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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 54-52-70/3649
Display Title Sheath, carved wood, slit perforation, incised designs, woven plant fiber strap
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Takkarus
Object Description Hanging dagger (Takkarus) - with basketry carrying loop; blade missing, replaced with wooden one
Inventory Description Sheath, carved wood, slit perforation, incised designs, woven plant fiber strap
Classification
  • Sheath
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yami
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Taiwan / <State> / Botel Tobago Island
Materials Wood, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 22.4 x 9.2 x 2.5 cm (8 13/16 x 3 5/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-52-70/3649

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