Dagger

43-13-19A

From: Philippine Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 43-13-19A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Horn (animal part)
Description

Double-edged steel blade tapering to point, slight median ridge on each face. Straight brass guard. Brass band at each end of horn grip and brass knob at end. Carabao grip ornamented with deeply carved floral design and with the words: "CAVITE, VIEJO, SUR DE LUZON CAVITE"

Length 37.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Robert Ehrman in memory of her father Major C. L. Beckurts, 1943

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