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Iban Dayak sword
Single-edged blade of typical shape, decorated with brass-inlaid, slight carves.
Deer antlers hilt, embossed, base covered with vegetable wire binding. Wooden scabbard, partially embossed with rattan bands, suspension rope.
Borneo, Indonesia – 19th century
Patinated brass base
Inv. # 5193
Single-edged blade of typical shape, decorated with brass-inlaid, slight carves.
Deer antlers hilt, embossed, base covered with vegetable wire binding. Wooden scabbard, partially embossed with rattan bands, suspension rope.
Borneo, Indonesia – 19th century
Patinated brass base
Inv. # 5193
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