Sheath, blck feather pom-pom attached to cylindrical & perforated hide sheath

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Object Number 08-25-50/73620.2

Display Title Sheath, blck feather pom-pom attached to cylindrical & perforated hide sheath

Descriptions

Inventory Description Sheath, black feather pom-pom attached to cylindrical and perforated hide sheath

Classification

Sheath

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Masai

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Uganda

Materials Hide, Feather, Vegetable fiber

Dimensions Overall: 9.4 x 7.2 x 7.5 cm (3 11/16 x 2 13/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 08-25-50/73620.2; 73620

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08-25-50/73620.1	Sheath, blck feather pom-pom attached to cylindrical & perforated hide sheath	Sheath	Uganda
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39-17-70/1193	Bamboo arrow ("pom") with hardwood point used for birds, kangaroos	Arrow	Sanke Doek
39-17-70/1189	Bamboo arrow ("pom") with hardwood point used for birds, kangaroos	Arrow	Sanke Doek
39-17-70/1191	Bamboo arrow ("pom") with hardwood point used for birds, kangaroos	Arrow	Sanke Doek
2011.19.9.2	Sheath; wood sheath wrapped with black and brown/orange wire in alternating bands; copper-covered chape; hide and fur attachment used as tumpline	Sheath	Zaire
39-17-70/1197	Bamboo arrow ("pom") with single tanged hardwood point. Used for large birds.	Arrow	Sanke Doek
39-17-70/1198	Bamboo arrow ("pom") with single tanged hardwood point. Used for large birds.	Arrow	Sanke Doek
39-17-70/1195	Bamboo arrow ("pom") with bamboo blade point. Used for pig.	Arrow	Sanke Doek

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