Sheath

P1561H

From: Sumatra | Batu Sangkar

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1561H
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Minangkebau
Provenience Sumatra | Batu Sangkar
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Sheath. Dark brown wood. Cylindrical sheath for blade with, at one end, a perpendicular projection with diamond cross-section. Decorative ivory (?) inserts secured by wood plugs with central pins at ends of sheath and perpendicular projection.

Length 26.5 cm
Width 8.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901
Other Number P1561D - Old Museum Number

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