Wood sheath

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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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