- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Axe-headed dao with handle made from the same piece of metal wrapped around a wooden core, which is projecting at the end. The handle and back of the blade are incised with lines and chevrons. [El.B 04/07/2007]
- Cultural groups
- Sangtam Naga
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1961
- Date collected
- By 1961
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1961
- Materials and processes
- Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Incised, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved
- Dimensions
- Length: max 600 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1961.1.6
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