The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of June 24, 2026

A sword is in a cylindrical scabbard, the sword handle arching to the right. Striated red-brown wood makes the scabbard, interspersed with tarnished metal bands, some broken away leaving only impressions. On the lower edge, a silver-gold-colored piece curves to a point, patterned with foliage designs. On the upper edge, a tarnished dark-brown piece extends to a curl, organic shapes framing the edges. The sword's handle continues this pattern before a scalloped edge transitions to wood.

Sword

before 1918

Indonesia, Sulawesi

(Celebes)

Overall: 58.5 cm (23 1/16 in.); Blade: 45.8 cm (18 1/16 in.)

Gift of J. H. Wade 1918.655

Location: Not on view

C. S. Hill.
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1918.655