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1898.47.2

Bundle of miniature iron spears or daos, used as currency. [El.B 07/09/2011]

1898.47.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bundle of miniature iron spears or daos, used as currency. [El.B 07/09/2011]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland Manipur Hills
Cultural groups
Naga
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1898
Date collected
By 1898
Acquisition information
Donated: 11/1898
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Plant Fibre, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 288 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1898.47.2

Search terms: Weapon, Currency, Model, Tool, Spear, Token, Knife

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