Sword Belt
82-22-13
From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 82-22-13 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Bagobo |
| Provenience | Philippine Islands | Mindanao |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Abaca | Glass | Metal |
| Description | Abaca fabric. One side with woven pattern of diamonds, zigzags, etc. in red and natural, other side with multi colored beadwork in design with seven panels. Six metal bells near one end, one bell attached by a chain and clip to a metal loop at the other end. Ceremonial. Could be related to 82-22-14, except that fabrics and beadwork are different colors and patterns. |
| Length | 55 cm |
| Width | 3 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Root, Jr., 1982 |
| Other Number | L-887-13 - Old Loan Number |
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