Knife

P451

From: Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Mendalam River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P451
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kayan
Provenience Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Mendalam River
Section Oceanian
Materials Bone | Metal | Peel | Ivory
Description

Fe. Nubasi. Forged iron. Bone handle, pointed at the but end, elaborate carving around the middle of the knife. Braided rattan peel and gum where the metal blade is inserted.

Length 33 cm
Credit Line Gift of Alfred C. Harrison Jr. and Dr. H. M. Hiller, 1899

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