Animal hide sheath [.2] and belt [.3] for sword 1957.6.5.1.

Collection type: Object
Description: Animal hide sheath [.2] and belt [.3] for sword 1957.6.5.1.
Long description: Animal hide sheath [.2] and belt [.3] [for sword 1957.6.5 .1] Belt is attached to the centre of the sheath. The sheath has an iron button or stud on the end. The belt has 7 ridges running along its length.
Geographical reference: Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups: Nandi
Person: Field collector J.S. Herbert; PRM source Peter H. Herbert
Date / Period: Date made: Circa by 1904
Date collected: circa 1904
Acquisition information: Donated: 1957
Materials and processes: Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Iron Metal, Process Bound
Dimensions: Width: max 44 mm sheath, Length: max 720 mm sheath, Length: max 35 mm belt
Object numbers: Accession number: 1957.6.5.2 Accession number: 1957.6.5.3

Search terms: Weapon, Clothing, Sheath, Belt

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