AN AFRICAN TRIBAL POLYCHROME BEADED LEATHER SHEATH WITH SWORD/KNIFE, MASAI PEOPLES, 20TH CENTURY, possibly a "Panga" with a long double sided steel blade and hide cord wrapped handle, length: 21 1/2"; within a conforming stitched red leather sheath suspended from a colorfully beaded leather strap centering a stylized shield form device, length: 16 1/4".

Good condition, some fading in areas on red leather sheath, small areas of bead loss, normal dust buildup, leather strap is stiff. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."