Dagger Sheath

Knife Sheath

29-201-488B

From: Morocco

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-201-488B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Morocco
Section African
Materials Wood | Brass | Silver
Technique Etched
Description

Crescent-shaped sheath of wood completely covered with metal sheeting; the back with brass, the face with silver. Brass rings for carrying cord. Etched and low relief decoration on knife handle and on sheath.

Length 15 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Credit Line Williams Moroccan Expedition; Talcott Williams and Sophia Wells Royce Williams, 1898
Other Number T.W.498 - Collector Number

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