Sheath

P1252

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Parang
Object Number P1252
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel | Glass | Hair | Plant Fiber
Description

Wooden sheath made from two pieces of wood held together with rattan. White, red and brown horsehair is attached under the braided strips of rattan. Braided peel cord attached to a fabric cord in white, red and black. The ends in four tassels of yellow, red and black beads.

Length 60 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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