Photo of collection object Sheath
Sheath, 1800s. Leather or rawhide, Blade: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); Scabbard: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Knife including handle: 40.7 cm (16 in.). Gift of J. H. Wade, 1916.1020.b. CC0.

Sheath

1800s

Maker Unknown

African Art

Sheath, 1800s. Africa, 19th century. Leather or rawhide; blade: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); scabbard: 10.2 cm (4 in.); knife including handle: 40.7 cm (16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.1020.b
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium
Leather or rawhide
Dimensions
Blade: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); Scabbard: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Knife including handle: 40.7 cm (16 in.)
Departments
African Art
Accession Number
1916.1020.b
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade
Rights Statement
CC0

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