Knife Sheath
42-30-279B
From: Northwest India
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 42-30-279B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Afghan (uncertain) | Indian (uncertain) |
| Provenience | Northwest India |
| Date Made | 15th Century - 1928 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood | Leather | Brass |
| Description | Sheath. Wooden sheath covered with leather. Very long brass tip and band at top, both with relief floral decoration. Upper part wrapped with blue and white cloth. Leather carrying straps. "The Salawar Yataghan or Khyber knife which is the national weapon of the Afghans and the powerful arm used by the neighboring peoles of northwest Indian frontier." |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 177 - Collector Number |
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