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CAS 0281-0026A,B   CAS 0281-0026A,B; Barong with sheath
Category Weaponry
Object Name Barong with sheath
Culture Filipino, Tausug
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Sulu Archipelago
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Jolo
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials A: Metal: Iron; Wood; Ivory; Silver; B: Iron; Wood; Ivory; Silver
Description A: Single edged blade with silver-wrapped bolster and partial silver hilt with carved wooden pommel; B: Sheath is two pieces of wood glued together with engraved proximal and distal front areas, distal area has inset of ivory proximal to engraved area.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=7.4; B=13.1, Thickness = B=2.1, Length = A=54.2; B=47.3