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1923.85.81.4

Bamboo calthrops or panjis with long tapered pointed end. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 01/10/2010]

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1923.85.81.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bamboo calthrops or panjis with long tapered pointed end. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 01/10/2010]
Geographical reference
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
May 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved, Process Split
Dimensions
Length: max 239 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.81.4
Research and responses

According to Jacobs, J. (1990) The Nagas: Hillpeoples of Northeast India, Stuttgart: Staib + Meyer, p. 356 'panji: hardened bamboo spikes, stuck upwards in ground in injure enemies or game.' [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 24/09/2010]

Search terms: Weapon, Calthrop