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Iron cutlass with a carved wooden handle encased in a flat, woven bamboo scabbard with semi-circular handles on each edge. 2014.01.202ab Historically used as a weapon, today the cutlass is used in ceremonial dances as a musical instrument when it is struck against another one during a dance. a) L: 50 cm W: 41 cm\nb) L: 64 cm W: 11 cm Wood iron bamboo
Cutlass and Scabbard