Knife Handle

P464

From: Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Mendalam River (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P464
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kayan
Provenience Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Mendalam River (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Bone | Wood | Peel
Description

Haupung. Knife handle made from bone, carved wood inserted into butt end. Incised scroll, and geometric design. Braided rattan peel at the insertion point.

Length 11 cm
Credit Line Gift of Alfred C. Harrison Jr. and Dr. H. M. Hiller, 1899

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