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Knife (Barong) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large knife with long, pointed silver metal blade, handle wrapped in brown and gold material; handle ends in carved ivory, resembling animal's head. Dark brown wooden sheath with curved ends; metal ornamentation at both ends; metal band around one end.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, ivory, silver, copper, gold
Culture:
Philippine, Jolo Island or Zamboanga Peninsula
Dimensions:
599 × 339 px
Museum record:
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