Artist
Unknown Indonesian
CultureNias peoples
Titles
- Sword with Amulet Bundle
DateLate 19th to early 20th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumSteel, wood, brass, rattan, boar's tusks, and tiger teeth
Dimensions(.A, Sword): 25 × 2 3/8 × 1 1/2 in. (63.5 × 6.1 × 3.8 cm)
(.B, sheath): 24 3/8 × 6 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. (61.9 × 16.5 × 12.1 cm)
(.B, sheath): 24 3/8 × 6 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. (61.9 × 16.5 × 12.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2417.A,.B
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
206M Arnold Gallery
On view
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Department
Asian Art, Glassell CollectionObject Type
[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 2/13/97.
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Unknown Indonesian
Late 19th–early 20th century
Gold foil, wood, copper, and coral
2004.2329
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Early 20th century
Gold and cloth
2004.2340.1,.2
Unknown Indonesian
Late 19th–early 20th Century
Gold, bronze, rubies, diamonds, and garnets
2004.2262
