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1923.85.691

Dao with triangular blade and bamboo handle bound with woven brass wire bands of red split cane and a fringe of red goat hair. [SM 05/07/2007]


1923.85.691

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Collection type
Object
Description
Dao with triangular blade and bamboo handle bound with woven brass wire bands of red split cane and a fringe of red goat hair. [SM 05/07/2007]
Long description
The blade tip is square ended and wide. The goat hair is set in tufts into holes at one end of the handle. A band of plaited red split cane is attached above and below the woven brass wire. [SM 05/07/2007]
Geographical reference
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Sümi Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Bamboo Plant, Material Brass Metal, Material Metal Wire, Material Animal Hair, Material Cane Plant, Material Pigment, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Basketry, Process Dyed, Process Woven
Dimensions
Width: max 64 mm, Length: max 728 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.691

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Basketry, Knife