Knife (Barong) with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumSteel, wood, horn, ivory

DimensionsL. with sheath 25 1/4 in. (64.1 cm); L. without sheath 23 3/4 in. (60.3 cm); L. of blade 15 3/4 in. (40 cm); W. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 13.4 oz. (833.5 g); Wt. of sheath 7.1 oz. (201.3 g)

CulturePhilippine, Mindanao

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKnives

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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