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Scabbard, sword and daggers
Scabbard, sword and daggers

Scabbard, sword and daggers

Dateearly 1900's
Mediumiron and ivory, crocodile skin
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Credit LineGift of Arthur C. Nelson
Object number1981.13
DescriptionScabbard made of the whole skin of a baby crocodile. A short sword, the blade of which is decorated with incised and cut out patterns is flanked by two daggers with incised decorations on the blade. Bagged separately are legs, beaded on leather ornament and a wide braided carry strap with a decorated ivory ring.
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