Sword
P1245A
From: Borneo | Sarawak | Baram District
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
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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