Ceremonial blade weapon
Dateearly 1900s
Mediumlead, leather, iron, and lizard skin
Dimensions49.8 × 17.8 cm (19 5/8 × 7 in.), 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.63
DescriptionStraight bar stock of low-grade iron, decorated with geometric patterns on both faces. Of plant-like form: projecting from each side of the central stalk are three asymmetrically placed sickle-shaped blades, each sharpened on facing edge; lowest blade joined at base at end. Small dark brown leather-covered grip with triangular end of shaft visible. Grip decorated with circular embossings having central band of monitor skin & surmounted at ends with narrow ferrules of braided leather. Some kind of applied seal (paper?) on grip, in shape of many-pointed star, likely imported from Europe.ProvenancePurchased by Museum on April 29, 1936 from J. C. Morgenthau & Co. (NYC). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on viewCollections
1800s
about 1600–1650
