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Sword
Sword
Sword
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Sword

NameSword
CultureKmer Loer (Montagnards)
DateCollected 1961-1962
Place madeCentral Highlands, CAMBODIA, CAMBODIA, Southeast Asia, ASIA
MediumWood, metal, cord
DimensionsOverall: 25 3/8 x 3 15/16 x 1 3/4 in. (64.5 x 10 x 4.5 cm)
Object numberA.1999.26.24V
Collections
DescriptionTwo pieces: sword, sheath. Long curved iron blade has wood handle with brass band at each end and black stripe burned around it. Sheath is two thin wood sections held together with braided bamboo strips and red cord for carrying.