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1948.7.16

Dao (chopper or knife) with long curved blade with square tip, with wooden handle partly wound with cane. [El.B 03/07/2007]

1948.7.16

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Collection type
Object
Description
Dao (chopper or knife) with long curved blade with square tip, with wooden handle partly wound with cane. [El.B 03/07/2007]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Chang Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1947
Date collected
Before 1947
Acquisition information
Donated: 1948
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 777 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1948.7.16

Search terms: Weapon, Ritual and Ceremonial, Tool, Knife, Ceremonial Object

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