Accession No

1947.515 B


Description

Dao. Axe made with iron blades with tang fitting into wooden handle which is bound with cane. Described as "old design" on original catalogue card. Condition: blade tarnished and pitted.; Good; Whole


Place

Asia; South Asia; India; Northeast India; Nagaland


Period


Source

Hutton, John Henry (Prof.) [collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1947.515 B


Cultural Affliation

Naga; Khiamniungan [Kalyo-Kengyu]


Material

Wood; Metal; Iron; Cane


Local Term

Dao


Measurements

150mm x 38mm x 525mm


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Exhibited: "The Nagas" CUMAA July 1990 - April 1992.; Collected by: Hutton.J.H.;
Event Date 11/2/1992
Author: Remke Velden


Description (CMS Description)
Axe or dao made with iron blades with tang fitting into wooden handle which is bound with cane. Described as "old design" on original catalogue card. Condition: blade tarnished and pitted.; Good; Whole
Event Date 11/2/1992
Author: Remke Velden


FM:273973

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