Ceremonial Sword and Scabbard

NameSword

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date1990s

Place madeHaiti, Caribbean

Place collectedHaiti, Caribbean

MediumBrass, steel, velvet, ribbon

Dimensions34 13/16 × 3 15/16 × 2 3/8 in. (88.5 × 10 × 6 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Dr. William T. Waters, A.2018.37.42ab

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value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2018.37.42ab

ProvenancePurchased by donor at market, Haiti, Caribbean.

DescriptionThis sword is comprised of a brass handle, steel blade with a brass, velvet and ribbon sheath. The handle has an animal like figure head at the base, with a protective cage surrounding the handle grip. The shaft of the blade is comprised of steel. The sheath has a brass top and tip, while the rest of the shaft is covered in black velvet with a gold ribbon accent on one side.