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Dagger, Sheath, D76.2176

Physical Description

Dagger and sheath set. Dagger has bone handle with iron blade. Entwined pattern on blade, handle with indentation in middle where held. Sheath is covered in white and light blue beads, striped on the body of the sheath. Multiple strings of beads hang from bottom, with cowrie shells attached.

Provenance

Returned from the Otago Museum Education Service
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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Dagger): 21 x 75 x 278mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Sheath): 20 x 75 x 479mm

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