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Sword with scabbard
Media Restricted
Object Number 988-18-50/12483
Display Title Sword with scabbard
Descriptions
Object Description Sword with scabbard
Inventory Description Metal sword w/ brass tacks on handle, w/ leather covered sheath, linear designs.
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Sword
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Baulé
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ivory Coast
Materials Metal, Leather, Cotton, Iron, Wood, Cowhide, Fiber, Brass, Human hair
Dimensions Overall: 56.9 x 8.2 x 4.1 cm (22 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 988-18-50/12483
Provenance
Provenance Unknown (10/87-8/88)
Collector Christopher B. Steiner (10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)
Donor Christopher B. Steiner (10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)

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