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Spear with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is "Spear with Sheath" by an unknown artist. The spear has a long, thin, pointed metal blade with a worn and weathered appearance, exhibiting a dull silver color with darker spots and scratches. The blade is attached to a handle wrapped in dark-colored cord or twine. The sheath is made of dark brown wood, tapered to a point, and features a small hole at the top. The sheath has a thin strip of material wrapped around its middle. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, wood (bamboo), brass wire
Culture:
Philippine, Sulu
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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