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Knife Sheath

Object Number:A436D
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Ainu
Provenience: Japan
Hokkaido
Shiraoi
Section:Asian
Materials:Wood
Length: 23 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Credit Line:Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

Description

Makiri (マキリ). Knife sheath. Very lightweight, blackened, thin wood held with seven bands. Sheath open 1/2 its length at back.

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