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Scabbard for hunting knife
Scabbard for hunting knife
Object Number 2000.30.18.1
Display Title Scabbard for hunting knife
Descriptions
Object Description Scabbard for man's hunting knife
Inventory Description Sheath, carved wood, pointed end, triangular cut-out, leather strap
Classification
  • Sheath
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Botswana
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert; Africa, Southern
Materials Wood, Leather, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 27.5 x 4.8 x 3.3 cm (10 13/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2000.30.18.1
Credit Line Gift of DeVore family
Provenance
Collector Irven DeVore (1964 - 12/19/00)
Donor Irven DeVore (1964 - 12/19/00)

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