DepartmentAsia

Sword and scabbard

NameSword and scabbard

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeNias, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeat Asia, Asia

MediumWood, metal, rattan, boars' teeth, glass beads, cloth

Dimensions28 × 9 × 6 1/2 in. (71.12 × 22.86 × 16.51 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.409

DescriptionThe handle of the sword has a carved human head with wide open mouth. The scabbard, made of bamboo and wood, is wrapped with rattan. On the side is a ball of boar's teeth wrapped around rattan strips covered by cloth and two beads where they are attached to the scabbard. All colors are brown except for white on row of teeth and blue brads.