Sword Sheath

AF1987B

From: West Africa | Sudan

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF1987B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mandingo | Hausa
Provenience West Africa | Sudan
Section African
Materials Leather | Hide
Description

Hilt of sword covered with hide and plaited leather: sheath of embossed leather and hide, with double tassel of plaited leather.

Length 50 cm
Width 5.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of C. R. Jones, 1915

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