Dao with long blade widening towards the tip, with handle of the same piece of metal beaten over a wooden core which protrudes at the end. The handle is incised with chevrons. [El.B 03/07/2007]

Collection type: Object
Description: Dao with long blade widening towards the tip, with handle of the same piece of metal beaten over a wooden core which protrudes at the end. The handle is incised with chevrons. [El.B 03/07/2007]
Long description: Blade very shiny - polished? [El.B 03/07/2007]
Geographical reference: India
Asia > Southern Asia > India; Nagaland
Cultural groups: Chang Naga
Person: Field collector K.L. Storey; PRM source K.L. Storey
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1961
Date collected: By 1961
Acquisition information: Donated: 01/1961
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Incised, Process Decorated, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Beaten
Dimensions: Length: max 670 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1961.1.7

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Knife

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