Sword

P1246A

From: Borneo | Sarawak | Baram District

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Parang
Object Number P1246A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak | Baram District
Date Made Before 1897
Section Oceanian
Materials Iron | Wood
Description

Sword (parang). Long, straight, slightly flaring iron blade with decorative edging of small embossed circles along back. Angled hilt with tufts of hair.

Length 67 cm
Width 10 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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