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Description: | Decorative or ceremonial sword N. Nigeria Graham
London County Council Mrs K Graham
Sword sheath from North Nigeria. The sheath is formed of wood with red and black painted leather on the surface. Attached to the sheath is a large loop of plaited, leather cord, possibly a shoulder strap, and three large pieces of leather that have geometric patterns. Attached to the cord are hemispheres with designs on one side.
caption: General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 27.7.55/35ii
caption: Detail view of sheath of Horniman Museum object no 27.7.55/35ii | Publisher: | http://www.horniman.ac.uk/ | Rights holder: | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Subjects: | wood paint sword sheaths (sheaths (weapons: accessories)) leather War- and Peace-making | Source: | Horniman Museum | Identifier: | oai:oai.horniman.ac.uk:object-58503 | Go to resource |
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