Sheath

84-17-8

From: West Africa | Gabon

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 84-17-8
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience West Africa | Gabon
Date Made 19th Century
Section African
Materials Wood | Metal | Cloth
Description

Rectangular wooden sheath bound with fiber around center. Metal wire handle, attached with fiber, originally wrapped in cloth of which only shreds remain. Sheath partially broken near top.

Length 40.5 cm
Width 9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Miller, 1984

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