Bolo and sheath

Artist Philippines

MediumIron, wood, rattan cord

ClassificationsTools and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Howard A. Edson

Object number1955.14.185.1-2 LA

Description1. Blade straight on top, convexly curved to tip. Metal ferrule tang extends three roughly carved wood handle which angles down. 2. sheath is wood rectangle with center wooden strip held on by braided rattan. Strap of wide flat braided rattan with twisted cord at end. Double twisted cord loops through wood at one end.

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