Sheath

P2178B

From: Nias

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P2178B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Nias
Date Made Before 1911
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Metal
Description

Sheath. Wood with three braided rattan rings, originally likely five. Carved geometric designs at open end. The open end and one half of the covering are made from one piece of wood with a second slat of wood to cover the sword.

Length 47.5 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman; Subscription of Herbert L. Clark in memory of Edward W. Clark, 1911
Other Number 15213 - Dealer's Number

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