parang (machete)
Objectcode
EA/7/1
Description (brief)
Parang (machete), possibly crafted for ceremonial use. On the handle carved from wood a casuaris feathered pom-pom is attached. The wide blade is crafted from metal. Purchased in 1961.
Origin(s)
[Arfak, Bird's Head]
Dimensions (L)
61,0 cm
Thesaurus terms
Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus
» processed material
» metal
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» vegetal
» wood
Materials thesaurus
» organic
» animal
» feather
» cassowary feather
Cultural
Cultural origin
» Papua
» Bird's Head
» Vogelkop oost
» Anggi Lakes
» Manikion
Geographic
Geographical term
» Papua
» Division West New Guinea
» Subdivision Ransiki
» Anggimeren
Object category
OVM Category
» wapens, strijd en oorlog
» sierwapens