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Small Sword

Maker: William Cowell, Jr. (American, active ca. 1713 - 1761)

Wood and Rawhide Shield

Maker: Unknown

Sasanian helmet

Maker: Unknown

Powder horn

Maker: Unknown

Powder Horn

Engraver: William Hovey (American, 1749–1834)

Halberd Head

Maker: Unknown

Sword and Scabbard for Stephen Decatur

Maker: Liberty Browne (American, 1776–1831)
Honorand: Stephen Decatur, American, 1779–1820

Shield (Salawaku)

Flintlock Rifle/Fowler

Maker: Frederick Sell (American, working ca. 1807)

Armor (Öroba)

Shield (Koraibi)

Shield

Shield

Shield

Sword with Scabbard (Piso Sanalenggem)

Poison Dart Quiver and Gourd for Flights

Ceremonial Sword (Tilan Kemarau)

Sword Hilt

Sword Hilt

Sword Hilt

Toggle from a Sword (Mandau)

Knife Sheath

Warrior's Knife

Knife (Parittei, Palittei, Pattei)

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