Knife with sheath

NameKnife, weapon

CultureKmer Loer (Montagnards)

Datemid 20th C.

Place madeCentral Highlands, CAMBODIA, CAMBODIA, Southeast Asia, ASIA

MediumWood, metal, horn

DimensionsOverall: 20 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 9/16 in. (51.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm)

Object numberA.1999.26.23V

Collections

Asia

DescriptionTwo pieces: knife, sheath. Knife has long, black, (buffalo horn), curved handle ending in a narrow point; iron blade etched with designs: person, buildings. Sheath is dark red-brown wood, banded with iron, inlaid with mother-of-pearl flowers, dots.