- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Miniature dao hung up over grave.
- Geographical reference
- Cultural groups
- Khiamniungan Naga
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1927
- Date collected
- February 1927
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1927
- Materials and processes
- Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
- Dimensions
- Length: max 308 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1923.85.460.1
Search terms: Weapon, Death, Dwelling, Tool, Commemoration, Religion, Grave Good, Grave Marker, Knife
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