Sword
P1231A
From: Borneo | Sarawak | Baram District
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Parang |
| Object Number | P1231A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Kayan |
| Provenience | Borneo | Sarawak | Baram District |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Iron | Wood | Plant Fiber |
| Description | Wooden handle with the bottom wrapped in braided peel. Handle is carved at the top with anthropomorphic figures. Two tufts of plant fiber attached. Blade inserted into handle and held in place with gum. Blade has incised geometric designs on one side and three rows of dots on the other side. |
| Length | 72 cm |
| Width | 8.75 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898 |
| Other Number | P1231AA - Old Museum Number |
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