Sword

54-18-2

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kampilan
Object Number 54-18-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Moro
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Water Buffalo Horn
Description

Sword. Kampilan. Heavy sword with a long, straight single-edged blade, broadening slightly to point, which has an angled side with a small crescentic protruding barb. Horn grip of kwewang type with brass binding.

Length 83.5 cm
Width 3.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of F. Lieber, 1954

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