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1928.69.328

Dao with single edged, square ended blade and long bamboo handle bound with split cane along the join with the blade. [SM 05/07/2007]


1928.69.328

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Collection type
Object
Description
Dao with single edged, square ended blade and long bamboo handle bound with split cane along the join with the blade. [SM 05/07/2007]
Long description
Dao with single edged, square ended blade and long bamboo handle bound with split cane along the join with the blade. The blade spine is straight and the edge curves slightly. The blade is angled slightly backwards in the handle. [SM 05/07/2007]
Geographical reference
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Sümi Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1922
Date collected
April 1922
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1923 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Bamboo Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 594 mm, Width: max 46 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.328

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Knife