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1928.69.388

Dao with curved blade with two spikes positioned to one side of the haft. [SM 13/04/2007]

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1928.69.388

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Collection type
Object
Description
Dao with curved blade with two spikes positioned to one side of the haft. [SM 13/04/2007]
Long description
Dao with curved blade with two spikes positioned to one side of the haft. The haft is formed by the iron tang being wrapped around a length of wood. [SM 13/04/2007]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Sangtam Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
By 1923
Acquisition information
Loaned: 10/1923 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Width: max 160 mm, Length: max 530 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.388

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Status, Dance, Knife, Dance Accessory, Dagger

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