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Staff Sheath (ewu)
Staff Sheath (ewu)
Staff Sheath (ewu)
DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Staff Sheath (ewu)

NameStaff Sheath
CultureYoruba
Datemid-20th cent.
Place madeNigeria, Africa
MediumGlass beads, hide, cotton
DimensionsOverall: 45 11/16 x 4 3/4 in. (116 x 12 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sandy Besser, IFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2002.49.20
DescriptionFace in beadwork at top, interlocking geometric forms below. Staff sheath beaded on front side only. No pouch - facing of sheath only.
Knife and sheath
Erik Fankki
2017
Chopping Blade
Late 19th C.
Sword
Collected 1961-1962
Knife
Collected 1961-1962
Knife
Collected 1961-1962
Beaded Cradle
Artist Not Recorded
1885 - 1890