dagger and sheath for dagger

Man's dagger and sheath silver, wood, fern
Catalog Number 130214
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Mandaya
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Mindanao Island
Island Philippine Islands
Original Name bayadau, Badau, Tinapikan, Tinapika
Materials metal; silver, wood, fern
Catalog Description Name: Same as 130212. Bayadau (or badau). dagger and silver covered sheath - tinapikan.- (or ka). handle of wood is ornamented with only one band of silver and two of plaited fern. blade not inlaid. cloth (white) belt. A small cord holds knife in the sheath but is so light as to be easily broken when weapon is needed. This is the typical weapon of the Mandaya.