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Object Title
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Hand Carved Bolo Knife
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Object ID
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AR_0003_03_0001
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Created By
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US Military
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Date Span
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1897-1918
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Owned By
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Florida A&M University Meek-Eaton Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center and Museum
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Medium
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Metal, Wood
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Dimensions
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Wooden Shaft L:13 1/2in x W: 2 1/2in, Knife L:16in x W:1 1/2in
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Description
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Bolos are differentiated from other Filipino swords and bladed implements by their dual use as tools and weapons. They are characterized by a curved (usually convex) wide blade with pointed or blunt tips that narrow towards the hilt. Various types of bolos differ by ethnic group and purpose, ranging from large knives to short swords to specialized agricultural equipment. They had many uses, from hunting to scything grass, opening coconuts, harvesting crops, or clearing dense brush. Most bolos are cheap and unornamented, with the handle usually made from plain carabao horn or wood.
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Special Notes
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With origins shortly after the Spanish-American War, the bolo knife served US combat forces during World War II. Like many knives of its size, the bolo could cut through brush easily. Other uses included sharpening or cutting wooden tools, digging, and some medical procedures.
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Subject Of
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Spanish-American War, Blacks in the Military, African Americans in the Military, Republican Party, Buffalo Soldiers
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Placed Used
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War, Military Exercises
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Collection Title
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Benjamin French Collection
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Collection ID
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AR_0003
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Credit Line
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Courtesy of the Meek-Eaton Black Archives/ Benjamin French Collection
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Restrictions and Rights
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All rights reserved. The use of any part of these objects and photographs transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of Meek-Eaton Black Archives is an infringement of the copyright law.
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Photograph Rights Holder
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Photo Rights and Courtesy Reserved to Meek-Eaton Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center and Museum. RIGHTS TO USE THESE IMAGES WITHOUT EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT IS SUBJECT TO COPYRIGHT LAWS AND INFRINGEMENT (c)2024
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Spatial Coverage
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On Display
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Location
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Military Exhibit Hall
