Sheath

Artist Philippines

MediumWood, metal

Dimensions1 1/4 × 6 3/4 in. (3.2 × 17.1 cm)

ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition

Credit LineGift of Mr. T. B. Teachout

Object number1931.6.6

DescriptionPlain with metal band around middle made of two pieces of wood pegged and nailed at bottom.
Wooden sheath for dagger. It is composed of two rounded halves joined together by wooden pegs at the bottom, as well as a small nail and a metal band around the middle. Discoloration around the top suggests a band had been there as well. The style and make of the sheath look to be Moro in origin but because metal instead of twine was used to bind it, it could be either from a later period or another tribe.

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