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1923.85.41.4

One from a bundle of eight bamboo calthrops or panjis. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 28/09/2010]

1923.85.41.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
One from a bundle of eight bamboo calthrops or panjis. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 28/09/2010]
Long description
One from a bundle of eight bamboo calthrops or panjis. The stick has a sharpened spear point. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 28/09/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Sümi Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
By 1924
Acquisition information
Loaned: 06/1924 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Bast Fibre Bark Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Split, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 287 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.41.4
Research and responses

According to Jacobs, J. (1990) The Nagas: Hillpeoples of Northeast India, Stuttgart: Staib + Meyer, p. 356 'panji: hardened bamboo spikes, stuck upwards in ground in injure enemies or game.' [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 24/09/2010]

Search terms: Weapon, Calthrop

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