Zemanek-Münster

Ceremonial knife "dao"

India, Naga
not available anymore
Size
H: 81,5 cm
H: 32.1 inch

Description

wooden shaft with encrusted black patina, the upper part decorated with bunches of goats hair dyed in red and black, broad iron blade, fixed with iron clip and rattan, slightly dam., paint rubbed off


Comparing literature

Oppitz, Michael, Naga Identities, Antwerpen 2008, ill. p. 81

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