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1905.60.24

Weapon used in devil-dances. The blade is made from metal and in a hook shape. The shaft is circular in section and tapers towards the base. [AB [OPS move] 22/1/2018]

1905.60.24

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Collection type
Object
Description
Weapon used in devil-dances. The blade is made from metal and in a hook shape. The shaft is circular in section and tapers towards the base. [AB [OPS move] 22/1/2018]
Long description
Weapon used in devil-dances. The blade is made from metal and in a hook shape. The shaft is circular in section and tapers towards the base. One of a set of weapons, for the associated records see 1905.60.1 - .36. [AB [OPS move] 22/1/2018]
Geographical reference
Sri Lanka
Asia > Southern Asia > Sri Lanka
Person
Field collector Charles E. Pole Carew
PRM source Charles E. Pole Carew
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1905
Date collected
By 1905
Acquisition information
Donated: 1905
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Width: max 44 mm, Depth: max 18 mm, Length: max 391 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1905.60.24

Search terms: Dance, Weapon, Dance Accessory

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