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Knife

before 1916

Philippines

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Medium
metal, wood, bone, and hair
Measurements
Blade: 47.3 cm (18 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.745.a
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Location
Not on view
Print
A curved silver metal blade widens toward a blunt, angled tip with notched edges. The hilt is carved from bone into an animal head facing right, topped by a vertical tuft of long dark hair. A dark, textured band binds the handle to the metal. Geometric patterns are etched across the bone and upper blade, while the lower edge shows visible wear.

Knife

before 1916

Philippines

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