Sheath

P1256B

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Parang
Object Number P1256B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal | Wood | Tooth | Cloth | Peel
Description

Two pieces of wood, painted red and black. Held together with one metal nail and strips of plant fiber cord and peel. Broad strap is attached on the reverse, one side is made of light colored woven plant fiber the other side is natural colored, red and blackplant fiber woven in geometric and abstract designs, resembling cloth. Four charms are attached to the end of the broad strap and include one piece of wood resembling a hat, bundle of balls made from natural colored, red and black thread, and a crecent shaped piece of wood, crocodile tooth. Pointed end of the sheath has a series of raised protrustions with knotches in between. A leather strip found with the object.

Length 89 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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