Sheath
Artist
Philippines
Datec. 1900
MediumMetal, wood
DimensionsL: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineBequest of Hon. Mason S. Stone
Object number1941.4.37
DescriptionTwo pieces of reddish wood bound at base and tip with metal piece.Dagger handle is short, the top third metal. A decorated, raised hand goes around the center of the metal, leading to the gase of the blade. Intricate designs are etched into the base, facing the handle. The bottom of the handle is a light, hard wood that is curved downward at the end. The blade is waved with four concave curves on the underside. The tip is pointed slightly downward. The sheath is squared off at the top and bottom. The base and tip of the scabbard are metal with intricate etched designs going all around and the body of the scabbard is two pieces, reddish wood, rounded and the two halves held together by the metal base and tip. At the base is a square metal loop. The base and tip have scalloped edges.
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