Sheath

P1246B

From: Borneo | Sarawak | Baram District

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1246B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak | Baram District
Date Made Before 1897
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Rattan Peel
Description

Sword sheath, with hanger. Sheath made of two flat pieces of wood lashed together. One side covered with panel of beadwork, with two large beaded tassels and beadwork-covered loop for hanging from belt.Tuft of hair at end of beadwork, near tip.

Length 87 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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