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Hearst Museum object titled Handle for dagger sheath, accession number 5-16890, described as Leather handle for arm-worn sheath for dagger. Composed of leather interior thong, wrapped with narrow leather cording, formed into an open circle and terminated by a loop on one end and a knob on the other; a toggle of leather forms the closure.
Hearst Museum object titled Hide strand, accession number 5-1962, described as Length of leather cord, used for hanging Moslem charms, for example around neck; length of cord is 45 inches in length.
Hearst Museum object titled Hide strand, accession number 5-1961, described as Length of leather cord, used for hanging Moslem charms, for example around neck; length of cord is 45 inches in length.
Hearst Museum object titled Hide strand, accession number 5-1960, described as Length of leather cord, used for hanging Moslem charms, for example around neck; length of cord is 45 inches in length.
Hearst Museum object titled Hide strand, accession number 5-1959, described as Length of leather cord, used for hanging Moslem charms, for example around neck; length of cord is 45 inches in length.
Hearst Museum object titled Ivory bracelet, accession number 5-16899, described as Carved ivory cuff bracelet made in 2 pieces then joined by wire through holes at top and bottom of each end of each section. Decorated with burned-on circles with small dots in the centre placed somewhat randomly on otuer surface. A hole is at centre of one section near the edge.
Hearst Museum object titled Jacket, accession number 5-15386, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Jar, accession number 5-16910, described as Small, ochre colored, ceramic jar. Stubby, round body, square shoulder and straight neck. Only decoration is an incised line, 0.5 cm from bottom. Finished with a clear glaze.
Hearst Museum object titled Lamp, accession number 5-16896, described as Soldered tin lamp made from a gasoline tinniken. Body of lamp formed by top and spout of can. Circular base and strap handle are attached. A key-hole on handle facilitated hanging the lamp from a wall.
Hearst Museum object titled Lance, accession number 5-1957, described as Steel spear with brass inlay (used in dancing, not fighting); length of lance 69 ¾ inches.

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