Sheath

29-94-62B

From: Gabon

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 29-94-62B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Fang
Provenience Gabon
Section African
Materials Leather | Brass | Wood
Description

the scabbard is of lizard skin, oblong, the lower portion having the sides incurved. At the top there is a brass loop for suspension by a sling. See 8716-8721, 9758 (Fang, Ogowe River).

Length 40.5 cm
Width 5.8 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1929

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