Sheath

52-17-1B

From: Philippine Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 52-17-1B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Philippine Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber
Description

Two thin pieces of brown wood, curved to accommodate curve of blade, bound together near tip, middle and top with strips of rattan peel. At top a peel loop for hanging, and a wound and knotted strip of red fabric.

Length 55 cm
Credit Line Gift of John G. Witthoft, 1952

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