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Iron sword in wooden scabbard with carved design
Iron sword in wooden scabbard with carved design
Object Number 37-98-70/690
Display Title Iron sword in wooden scabbard with carved design
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sword, stepped metal blade, carved bone handle, floral sheath, fur tufts, fiber
Classification
  • Sword
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Dutch East Indies / <State> / Nias Island / Soliga / Soliga
Additional Geographic Terms Central
Materials Wood, Antler, Animal hair, Fiber, Cotton fabric, Brass, Wool yarn
Dimensions Overall: 75.2 x 8 x 3 cm (29 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 37-98-70/690

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