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Wood sheath
Object Number 988-12-70/5606
Display Title Wood sheath
Descriptions
Object Description Wood sheath for dagger. Darker wood at top.
Inventory Description Sheath for dagger, carved wood, light wood with stained top
Classification
  • Sheath
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 16.6 x 8.7 x 1.8 cm (6 9/16 x 3 7/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 988-12-70/5606
Provenance
Collector Jan Merghart (1949-1950 - 9/8/1988)
Donor Jan Merghart (1949-1950 - 9/8/1988)

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