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Knife

Object Number:68-19-1A
Current Location: Collections Storage
Provenience: Luzon (uncertain)
Philippine Islands
Section:Oceanian
Materials:Metal
Wood
Peel
Length: 52.5 cm
Width: 3 cm
Credit Line:Gift of Joseph A. Kelly, 1968

Description

Narrow blade with a slightly curved cutting edge. New-looking rounded wooden haft, carved into a curved, lipped shape, attached to blade by long binding of plaited black peel. Some rust on blade, especially at tip. Probably a new grip on an old blade.

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