parang (machete)
Objectcode
EA/60/29
Description (brief)
parang (machete) with handle of light wood. The end of the blade has been forged decoratively. The blades were forged by Biak-Numforese smiths from blade-springs of cars.
Origin(s)
Biak
Dating
na 1956
Dimensions (L)
75,0 cm
Production technique
Iron knife with a wooden handle. The upper edge of the blade is forged with three holes and similar decorations.
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» wood
Materials thesaurus
» processed material
» metal
» iron
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» Geelvinkbaai
» Biak
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division Geelvinkbaai
» Schouten Islands
» Biak
Object category
OVM Category
» wapens, strijd en oorlog
» sierwapens