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1923.84.524

Single-edged dao, copper wire binding on haft, red dyed hair ornamentation, blade stamped '...Made in England'. [ZM 01/03/2007]


1923.84.524

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Collection type
Object
Description
Single-edged dao, copper wire binding on haft, red dyed hair ornamentation, blade stamped '...Made in England'. [ZM 01/03/2007]
Long description
Single-edged dao, copper wire binding on haft, red dyed hair ornamentation, blade stamped '...Made in England'. The dao has a triangular shaped blade with a curved edge. The blade is stamped with "YATES & Co (insignia) MADE IN ENGLAND" The handle is bound towards the blade with woven copper wire, there is also a thin band of woven copper wire at the butt. The hair is attached in tufts into holes in the end of the handle. [SM 05/07/2007]
Cultural groups
Sümi Naga
Konyak Naga
Date / Period
Date made: 1917
Date collected
By 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1919
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Hair, Material Copper Metal, Material Metal Wire, Material Pigment, Material Steel Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Woven, Process Recycled, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Length x Width 688 x 122 mm, Diameter 45 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.524

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Knife