Sword

2003-31-155

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2003-31-155
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bagobo
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Plant Fiber | Glass
Description

Log sword with straight back, single cutting edge flaring and curving to sharp point. Wood handle at angle to cutting edge, wound with brass wire at base. Guard with one hooked end.

Length 146 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum (also known as the Philadelphia Civic Center Museum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2003
Other Number 1995.X.15914 - Other Number

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