Sheath

P1235B

From: Borneo | Sarawak | Baram District

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Parang
Object Number P1235B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak | Baram District
Date Made Before 1897
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Hair | Glass
Description

Wooden sheath with braided loop hanger and two beaded tassels. One side of the sheath has carvings of swirls as well as a strip of brown fur. Bark cloth sheath attached.

Length 58 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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