Knife Sheath
Object Number: | 17742B |
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Current Location: | Collections Storage |
Culture: | Ainu |
Provenience: | Japan |
Section: | Asian |
Materials: | Wood Bone |
Technique: | Carved |
Length: | 20.5 cm |
Width: | 4.5 cm |
Credit Line: | Gift of William Pepper, 1896 |
Description
Knife sheath or scabbard for hunting knife. Attached at both ends are lighter-shaded pieces with curve, V and line designs in black ink. Wooden portions between are carved like knife handle in abstract curve and diagonal line designs.
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