Collection of nine Central and South American machetes each with decorated leather sheath, and blades showing signs of age and use

length 30 in. x width 2 in. / largest

Provenance: The Estate collection of late teacher and humanitarian Douglas Rhodenbaugh, from his historic downtown Austin, Texas home. Mr. Rhodenbaugh spent decades traveling throughout Latin America assuming his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.