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1923.84.184

Wooden dao carrier, flat, with incised and burnt decoration, with a thin strip of cane threaded through. [El.B 28/2/2007]

1923.84.184

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden dao carrier, flat, with incised and burnt decoration, with a thin strip of cane threaded through. [El.B 28/2/2007]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Chang Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1915
Date collected
By 1915
Acquisition information
Donated: 1915
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Burnt, Process Decorated, Process Pyroengraved Pokerwork, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 235 mm, Width: max 100 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.184

Search terms: Transport and Travel, Weapon, Tool, Carrying Device, Sheath