Sheath

P2179B

From: Nias

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P2179B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Nias
Date Made Before 1911
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Metal | Plant Fiber
Description

Sheath. Wooden sheath, curved at bottom with a silver colored metal cap. Bands of metal around. Two perforations at open end, slightly damaged, with chain attached from which hang tweezers and a small, hooked blade. Long, wooden protrusion beside the two perforations at open end.

Length 31 cm
Width 10.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman; Subscription of Herbert L. Clark in memory of Edward W. Clark, 1911
Other Number 15204 - Dealer's Number

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