Sword

Description

Sword made of whalebone with edges grooved and fitted with shark's teeth secured by sinnet: Micronesia, probably Republic of Kiribati, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1897.160

Collection

Oceania

Object name

Sword

Production information

Republic of Kiribati, Micronesia

Date

19th century

Materials

Whalebone, Shark tooth, Sinnet

Physical description

Whalebone; edges grooved and fitted with shark's teeth secured by sinnet

Exhibitions

• Facing the Sea (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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