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Sheath; wood sheath wrapped with black and brown/orange wire in alternating bands; copper-covered chape; hide and fur attachment used as tumpline
Sheath; wood sheath wrapped with black and brown/orange wire in alternating bands; copper-covered chape; hide and fur attachment used as tumpline
Object Number 2011.19.9.2
Display Title Sheath; wood sheath wrapped with black and brown/orange wire in alternating bands; copper-covered chape; hide and fur attachment used as tumpline
Descriptions
Object Description Wood sheath; wrapped with black and brown/orange wire in alternating bands; copper-covered chape; triangular wood protrusion with hole to attach hide and fur used as tumpline, hide cut into 6 strands
Inventory Description Sheath, wood wrapped with black, brown, orange wire in alternating bands; copper-covered chape, hide and fur attachment used as tumpline
Classification
  • Sheath
Department Ethnographic
Date 1966 or earlier
Culture
  • Lele
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Materials Wood Wire Copper Hide Fur
Dimensions Other: 59.2 x 4 x 3.7 cm (23 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.19.9.2
Credit Line Gift of André J. Navez, Harvard '55
Provenance
Collector André J. Navez (-7/19/2011)
Donor Donated by André J. Navez (-7/19/2011)

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