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Sheath

Object Number:49-31-11B
Current Location: Collections Storage
Provenience: Sumatra
Achin
Section:Oceanian
Materials:Metal
Horn (animal part)
Wood
Length: 31 cm
Credit Line:Purchased from Mrs. Anton S. Lau, 1949
Other Number:29-S-712 - Other Number

Description

Single piece of wood, dark in color, hollowed out and the side of the cavity covered with a piece of bamboo; two rattan bands. Incised decoration with inscription on one side at top. Old sheath. Note - the designs on these Achin rentjong sheathers are characteristically largely punctate with some fine incised lines; light carving at each end.

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