Object Number: E804

Collection: World Cultures

Object Name: sword

Description: Dao or Khamti Dha Sword A straight, single edged blade with chisel edge and square ended. The blade is narrowest at the hilt. Wooden hilt with plaited rattan partly covering it. The scabbard is wooden, open sided and fastened to a rattan belt (sling) which is hoop-shaped, also made of cane.