Sheath

Model

CG93-10-25/41 appear to be models of various styles of Philippine sheaths. A label on one may apply to all of them: "Made from a drawing, by a Moro in Jolo - 1899." Most are too flat and flimsy to be functioning sheaths, and the tops of the kris sheaths are carved in one piece with the sides, which is also odd. Several have written on them the initials W.A.L., sometimes followed by a number. CG93-10-26 is a kris style sheath. The top and sides are carved together. One side of top decorated with double incised lines and scrolls around the edges. Sides held together by a large screw which passes through the middle and on into the middle of CG93-10-27. W.A.L. 3.