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1928.69.630.11

Bamboo calthrop or panji. For associated quiver and contents see [1928.69.630 .1 - .12] [EH [OPS move] 25/9/2017]

1928.69.630.11

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bamboo calthrop or panji. For associated quiver and contents see [1928.69.630 .1 - .12] [EH [OPS move] 25/9/2017]
Long description
Bamboo calthrop or panji 'laming spike'. Hollow piece of slightly curved dark coloured bamboo with one end cut diagonally to form a point. [EH [OPS move] 25/9/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam Nagaland Arunachal Pradesh Mizoram Meghalaya
Cultural groups
Chang Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
By 1924
Acquisition information
Loaned: 10/1924 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 7 mm, Depth: max 5 mm, Length: max 270 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.630.11

Search terms: Weapon, Calthrop

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