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Sheath

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Object Number:42-30-420B
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Ilongot
Provenience: Philippine Islands
Northern Luzon
Section:Oceanian
Materials:Wood
Metal
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number:404 - Other Number

Description

Wooden sheath bound with brass wire. Used for splitting rattan and cleaning betel nut; always carried by both sexes.

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