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Sword (Kampilan)
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This sword features a long, straight, single-edged steel blade that widens near the tip. The hilt is carved from dark hardwood and takes the shape of a stylized zoomorphic figure, possibly a bird, <em>buwaya</em> (crocodile), or <em>naga</em>. The materials, carving style, and blade form correspond to <em>kampilan</em>-type swords made among the Maranao and Maguindanao people of northern and central Mindanao.
| Artist / Maker | Philippines, Mindanao |
|---|---|
| Date | before 1916 |
| Culture / Origin | Philippines, Mindanao |
| Medium | Blade: forged steel; handle: wood with braided cane cord |
| Dimensions | Overall: 95.3 x 14.2 cm (37 1/2 x 5 9/16 in.); Blade: 71.6 x 4.6 cm (28 3/16 x 1 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Oceania |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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