DepartmentAsia
Sword
NameSword
CultureNaga
Date19th century
Place madeNagaland, India, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumMetal, hair, string
DimensionsOverall: 30 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (76.2 x 24.13 x 3.81 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2008.74.366
DescriptionForged, silver-colored metal sword with handle and blade in one curving piece. Blade has point on the end and handle has a small, irregular shape on each side. A small round, forged crosspiece is inserted through the handle and long strands of dark brown hair are tied to each end of the piece.
Early-mid 20th century
19th c.
c. 1850
18th century, C. Mather
Early 20th century
19th or 20th century
19th or 20th century
early-mid 20th century
1450 - 1550
Late 19th century
Mid-20th century
Mid-20th century