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2017.41.1

Axe-headed dao with handle made of the same piece of metal beaten around a wooden core, which is protruding at the end[FB 23/2/2017]


2017.41.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Axe-headed dao with handle made of the same piece of metal beaten around a wooden core, which is protruding at the end[FB 23/2/2017]
Long description
Axe-headed dao with handle made of the same piece of metal beaten around a wooden core, which is protruding at the end. The metal part is incised with lines and chevrons. Cane bound around the butt end of the handle. [FB 23/2/2017]
Geographical reference
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Khiamniungan 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 Found unentered: 23/02/2017
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Incised, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions
Depth: max 26 mm, Width: max 144 mm, Length: max 590 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2017.41.1 Other numbers: G 1-2

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Knife, Axe