Dagger Sheath

42-30-456B

From: Madura (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 42-30-456B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Madurese
Provenience Madura (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Carved dark brown wood. Top (wrangka) same type of wood as hilt of dagger; shape characteristic of Madura. One end in form of strongly beaked bird. Plain wood body (gandar).

Length 42 cm
Width 18 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 539 - Collector Number

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