Machete And Its Sheath Called Pha - Akha Ulo, Thailand - 20th Century

Machete And Its Sheath Called Pha - Akha Ulo, Thailand - 20th Century-photo-3

Machete And Its Sheath Called Pha - Akha Ulo, Thailand - 20th Century-photo-4

Object description :

"Machete And Its Sheath Called Pha - Akha Ulo, Thailand - 20th Century"

Machete and its sheath called Pha
Culture probably Akha Ulo, Thailand
20th century
Iron, wood and plant fibres
Total length: 55.5 ; L.: 12 cm
Machete length: 54.5 cm

Machete with iron blade marked on the heel, fitted with a cylindrical wooden spindle with seven braided plant fibre rings. Its flat, rectangular scabbard, slightly flared at the ends, is made of thin folded bamboo blades.

Bibliography:
A similar example is kept at the Musée du Quai Branly.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref : 5370

Price: 280 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Other

Reference: 1507153
Availability: In stock