Large dao with broad almost triangular blade and long tapering tang. [El.B 04/07/2007]

Collection type: Object
Description: Large dao with broad almost triangular blade and long tapering tang. [El.B 04/07/2007]
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 1924
Date collected: By 1924
Acquisition information: Donated: 1924
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Length: max 1020 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1923.85.51
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, 'Namsang' was identified as a Phom Naga - not Konyak Naga - village in Longleng District, Nagaland. For all objects listed as from ‘Namsang' ‘Phom Naga’ has been added to the cultural group field. [EW 19/08/2025]

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