Kampilan
Artist
Philippines
Date18th century
MediumMixed media
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Credit LineGift of Stephen Hyatt Pelham Pell
Object number1932.10.36
DescriptionLong, single-edged blade (edged on the straight side of the blade.) Holes punched in the curved side of blade. Carved wooden guard and handle with metal "staples" on the guard. Holes in the blade show the number of victims killed with this knife. Streamers of human hair would have been tied through the holes. Moro crocodile head figure on pommel.On View
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Philippines
LUBA, ZAIRE
NORTH INDIA
JAPANESE
18th century