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1928.69.641.1

Wooden dao carrier [.1] with three bone plates on the front and a belt [.2] that is threaded through the back of the carrier. [SM 28/02/2007]

1928.69.641.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden dao carrier [.1] with three bone plates on the front and a belt [.2] that is threaded through the back of the carrier. [SM 28/02/2007]
Long description
Wooden dao carrier [.1] with three bone plates on the front and a belt [.2] that is threaded through the back of the carrier. The belt is light coloured with lengthways stripes of blue and red. The two ends have tassels and have been knotted together. [SM 28/02/2007]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Rengma Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
May 1924
Acquisition information
Loaned: 10/1924 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Bone, Material Textile, Process Woven, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Length: max 155 mm carrier, Height: max 35 mm carrier, Width: max 100 mm carrier
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.641.1 Accession number: 1928.69.641.2

Search terms: Weapon, Transport and Travel, Clothing, Tool, Sheath, Carrying Device, Belt