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Golok, with scabbard
Accession Nr.: | 67.70.1-2 |
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Type: | weapons and armament; metalwork; carving |
Date of production: |
early 20th century
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Place of production: |
The so-called golok is a shorter cutting tool than the average machete, but very similar in design and function; used in close combat and also as an agricultural tool. In Sundanese areas the term bedog is used for the same weapon. Its handle is shaped like a carved bird's head.