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Sheath

Object Number:42-30-466B
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Dayak
Provenience: Borneo
Section:Oceanian
Materials:Wood
Peel
Hair
Length: 53.6 cm
Width: 6 cm
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942

Description

Two-piece wooden sheath bound with basketry bands and ornament with a tassel of hair. Upper part of sheath and a flap through which carrying loop is placed are carved. Palm wood for side knife attached at back.

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