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Sword (Kalis or Sundang)
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This sword’s blade is straight near the tip and transitions into gentle undulations toward the lower half. The guard consists of pierced <em>okir</em> wings, secured on one side by a single <em>asang-asang</em> clamp (also called <em>baca-baca</em> by the Maranao). The hilt is wrapped in dark fiber or rattan bindings and metal ferrules, and fitted with a small, comparatively modest cockatoo (<em>kakatua</em>) form.
| Artist / Maker | Philippines, Mindanao |
|---|---|
| Date | before 1918 |
| Culture / Origin | Philippines, Mindanao |
| Medium | Blade: metal; handle: metal with silver and braided twine; pommel: ivory |
| Dimensions | Overall: 61 cm (24 in.); Blade: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Oceania |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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