Sheath

82-22-15B

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 82-22-15B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bagobo
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Metal | Cotton | Abaca | Glass
Description

Wooden scabbard with brass tacks and wire wrapping, bifurcate tip. Red cotton, red and natural abaca cloth, and plaid cotton wrapped around top, with beads in large X design, edged with chenille balls, and white beaded pendants ending in chenille balls. Two piece beaded and sequinned belt; the longer piece with a dark blue and natural cloth backing, the shorter piece with a red and natural cloth backing.

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Root, Jr., 1982

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