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Sheath, carved wood, slit perforation, incised designs, woven plant fiber strap
Sheath, carved wood, slit perforation, incised designs, woven plant fiber strap
Object Number 54-52-70/3648.2
Display Title Sheath, carved wood, slit perforation, incised designs, woven plant fiber strap
Descriptions
Object Description Hanging dagger (takkarus) - scabbard with basketry carrying loop present, dagger missing
Inventory Description Sheath, carved wood, slit perforation, incised designs, woven plant fiber strap
Classification
  • Sheath
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Taiwan / <State> / Botel Tobago Island
Materials Wood, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 26.2 x 9.4 x 2.7 cm (10 5/16 x 3 11/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-52-70/3648.2

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