Sword

P1245A

From: Borneo | Sarawak | Baram District

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Parang
Object Number P1245A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak | Baram District
Date Made Before 1897
Section Oceanian
Materials Iron | Wood | Hair | Bark | Peel
Description

Sword (parang). Slightly curving iron blade with decorative scroll designs along the bottom and upper edge. Upper handle with carved decoration, white and red hair attached, basketry grip around handle.

Length 73 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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