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Scabbard
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This wooden scabbard was produced to house a barong blade, probably for a Maranao or Tausug community. It was carved from a single piece of hardwood, tapering toward the tip and widening slightly at the mouth. The upper section features scrolling <em>okir</em> motifs, while the rounded tip is decorated with finely pierced <em>okir</em> carving, forming a lacelike pattern characteristic of the Islamic groups of the southern Philippines.
| Artist / Maker | Philippines, Mindanao |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Philippines, Mindanao |
| Medium | Wood |
| Dimensions | Overall: 49.3 cm (19 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Oceania |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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