Knife and sheath

Knife and sheath

Knife and sheath

Artist: MALAYSIA
Medium: Wood, iron, rattan, cord
Dimensions:
L: 19 5/16 in. (49 cm)
Classification: Tools and Equipment
Credit Line: Gift of Howard A. Edson
Object number: 1955.14.184.1-2 LA
Description1. Golok - blade straight on top convexly curved up to point at top, handle angles down. Metal ferrule, three bands of braided rattan and polished wood handle. "Common jungle knife (also used in war) of Malaysian area. 2. Sheath rectangle of wood, with wood piece held on with braided rattan, braided rattan strap with twisted cord on one end. Double twisted cord loops through wood on one end.
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