1923.84.918

Collection type

Object

Description

Dao carrier, rectangular in shape with an open front and a bark belt in two pieces attached to the back with cane. [SM 29/06/2007]

Long description

The front of the carrier is decorated with incised chevrons and has two transverse pieces of cane jointed into the sides of the carrier to secure the dao when it is sheathed. The bark belt is secured with knotted and stitched cane strips and one corner has a piece of blue textile attached to it. [SM 29/06/2007]

Geographical reference

India

Asia > Southern Asia > India

Cultural groups

Phom Naga

Konyak Naga

Person

Field collector John Henry Hutton

PRM source John Henry Hutton

Date / Period

Date made: Before 1923

Date collected

April 1923

Acquisition information

Donated: 1923

Materials and processes

Material Wood Plant, Material Bark Fibre Plant, Material Textile, Material Cane Plant, Process Carved, Process Stitched, Process Incised, Process Decorated

Dimensions

Width: max 112 mm, Width: max 204 mm including belt, Length: max 250 mm

Object numbers

Accession number: 1923.84.918

Research and responses

During a visit of Naga elders and tribal leaders in June 2025, members of the delegation identified misspellings of village names and incorrect tribal affiliations for objects or ancestors associated with certain villages. In consultations with Mr Ngongba Tange Thamlong Phom, Vice President of the Phom Peoples’ Organization, 'Yahching' was identified as 'Yangching' a Phom Naga village in Longleng District, Nagaland. For all objects listed as from ‘Yahching’ the correct spelling 'Yangching' has been used and ‘Phom Naga’ has been added to the cultural group field. [EW 19/08/2025]

Search terms: Weapon, Clothing, Tool, Sheath, Belt, Carrying Device, Knife