Leather sheath for dagger 1972.4.7 .1. [JC [OPS Move] 24/11/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Leather sheath for dagger 1972.4.7 .1. [JC [OPS Move] 24/11/2016]
Long description: Leather sheath for dagger 1972.4.7 .1. It is reddish-brown in colour and an elongated triangle in shape. One face is decorated with incised panels while the other is perforated for a leather suspension loop. [JC [OPS Move] 24/11/2016]
Geographical reference: Niger
Africa > Western Africa > Niger; Tahoua
Cultural groups: Tuareg Berber
Person: Field collector C.S. Craven; PRM source Mrs Rogers
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1916
Date collected: 1916
Acquisition information: Donated: 1972
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Copper Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Incised, Process Hammered
Dimensions: Depth: max 14 mm, Width: max 33 mm, Length: max 48 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1972.4.7.2

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