Sword

P1249

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Parang
Object Number P1249
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood (uncertain) | Peel | Hair
Description

Sword with a curved blade, etched scroll and line designs on the upper half of one side. Wooden handle, ornately carved with a woven basketry grip and tufts of white, red and black horsehair.

Length 78 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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