Sword

42-30-422A

From: Philippine Islands | Tawitawi

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Barong
Object Number 42-30-422A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Moro
Provenience Philippine Islands | Tawitawi
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood
Description

Single-edged steel blade, with Chinese (?) character just below grip on one side. Wooden grip, lower third bound with steel. Two-piece wooden sheath rivited together.

Length 57.4 cm
Width 6.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 54 - Collector Number

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