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Knife (Bade-bade) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Knife (Bade-bade) with Sheath" by its artist shows a knife and a sheath. The knife has a curved blade with a gold-colored metal and a dark brown handle. The sheath has a dark brown top and a wooden body. Two black metal pieces are at the top and bottom of the sheath. The sheath top resembles the knife's handle. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Brass, horn
Culture:
Indonesian, Sulawesi
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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