Sheath

P1561F

From: Sumatra | Batu Sangkar

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1561F
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | Batu Sangkar
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Sheath. Dark brown wood. Cylindrical sheath for blade with, at one end, a perpendicular projection with diamond cross-section. Missing ivory (?) decorative inserts (see P1561H).

Length 21 cm
Width 8.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901
Other Number P1561C - Old Museum Number

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