Bolo and sheath
Artist:
Philippines
Medium: Wood, iron, rattan, fiber cord
Classification: Tools and Equipment
Credit Line: Gift of Howard A. Edson
Object number: 1955.14.183.1-2 LA
Description1. Blade straight on top, sharp edge convexly curved and up to point. Metal ferrule wraps around wood handle, Braided rattan covers most of handle, end plain wood. Tang extends through handle. 2. Wood sheath, rectangular piece of wood, in middle wood piece held on with braided rattan. Strap of braided rattan with twisted fiber cord. Twisted fiber cord loops through wood on one end.
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