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Object Number 33-38-70/189
Display Title Bolos
Descriptions
Object Description Bolos
Inventory Description Sword, bolo, steel blade with convex cutting edge, horn and brass grip
Classification
  • Sword
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Moro
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Philippines / Mindanao
Dimensions Overall: 52.3 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm (20 9/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-38-70/189

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