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The sheaths are often wood or sheet metal but sometimes leather. They were popular souvenir items in the Caribbean and Latin America.
I have no idea what the local call them. I call them gris-gris as this is a Caribbean term for "good luck charm."
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My problem is I'm drawn to this kind of stuff like a moth to the flame!
man that is an scary piece of polynesian art.....but sure took a lot of work carving it.....
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