East Timorese Native Sword

Accession Number REL/07075
Collection type Technology
Object type Edged weapon or club
Place made East Timor
Date made Unknown
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

East Timorese Native sword with a wooden grip in the form of an animal hoof. The single edged plain blade is slightly curved and very rusty.

History / Summary

Collected from Dilli in East Timor and was a gift from the prison police superintendent.