sheath for knife
Catalog Number | 34469 |
Literary Reference | , 13839, 35755, 35755 |
Cultural Affiliation | Moro ? |
Continent | Asia |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Sulu Archipelago |
Island | Philippine Islands |
Original Name | barong |
Materials | metal, wood, metal; silver |
Catalog Description | Name: "Barong" and sheath. Flat, wide, thick, single edged oval blade banned. hard wood handle with wide silver hand. Flat tapering sheath. ends carved. These knives differ from the ordinary arongs in having beveled edges. The entire weapon including the sheath is the work of native artisans. The silver used in the ferrule is secured from coins. |