Sword
| Native Name | Klewang |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 54-18-13 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Moro |
| Provenience: | Philippine Islands Mindanao |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Metal Wood Plant Fiber |
| Length: | 64.5 cm |
| Width: | 5.2 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of F. Lieber, 1954 |
Description
Straight, single-edged blade widening to point which is rounded on back. Grip cord wrapped; wooden pommel curved and terminating on side in delicately carved leaf.
Bibliography:
| [Book] Wiley, Mark V. 1997. "Philippine Arms & Armor in the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology".. Journal of Asian Martial Arts. Vol. 6, No. 3. pg. 96-107 Actual Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: p. 103 | View Objects related to this Actual Citation |
| [Book] Wiley, Mark V. 1996. Filipino Martial Culture.. Charles E. Tuttle Company. Actual Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: p. 124 | View Objects related to this Actual Citation |
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