Sheath

P1389B

From: Sumatra | Komering Agong

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Churi Stehlan
Object Number P1389B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong
Provenience Sumatra | Komering Agong
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel
Description

Sheath for chopping knife P1389A. Two halves, of light-weight wood, bound together by five bands of plaited rattan peel. Long horn hook for suspension from belt, in a groove and secured by four of the rattan rings. One end of the hook is in the shape of an animal head.Top of sheath slanted, worn away.

Length 31.7 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Thickness 5.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901
Other Number P1839 - Old Museum Number

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