Knife

42-30-376

From: Malay Peninsula

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 42-30-376
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Malay Peninsula
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood
Description

Single-edged steel bolo-like blade, both back and cutting edge recurved, widest just in back of sharp point. Simple curvilinear design on both faces near back. Plain, cylindrical wooden grip with iron band at junction with blade.

Length 48 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 65 - Collector Number

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