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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