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Sheath

1800s

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker

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Medium
Reptile skin and copper alloy
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.1018.b
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A dark-brown reptile skin sheath stands vertically, its narrow body flaring into a wide, flat base, its silhouette reminiscent of a stylized fish. Densely pebbled and flecked with orange, the skin is joined by a central vertical seam that branches into triangular panels. At the rounded top opening, a thin copper alloy wire loops upward. Textured and organic, the casing tapers from its broad bottom, its form punctuated by the delicate arching wire.

Sheath

1800s

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker

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