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Scabbard
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This is the upper section of a <em>kalis</em> scabbard, carved from a single block of hardwood. The carved walls follow the classic <em>okir</em>-inflected contouring, though the decoration is restrained. A single vertical motif—likely a simplified <em>dapun</em> (leaf) element—is incised along the center line, with the rest of the surface left plain.
| Artist / Maker | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Date | before 1916 |
| Culture / Origin | Philippines |
| Medium | Wood with thread |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.) |
| Department | Oceania |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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