Sheath

51-19-2A

From: Nigeria

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 51-19-2A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Nigeria
Section African
Materials Leather
Technique Embossed
Description

Sheath and handle of knife of black leather. Base of sheath and end of handle enlarged. One side of sheath embossed with non-pictorial designs. Loop of braided rope with black string carrier. Broad steel blade with small incised designs.

Length 29 cm
Width 3.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Elizabeth Laws, 1951

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