Sheath for "Dha" from Naga tribe

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Sheath for "dha"
South East Asia, Burma, Ponnyo Nagas
Wood, metal and rattan

Donated by WB Davidson
Museum number 1947-615-4

The sword or dha was a multipurpose tool, used in warfare, for ceremonial purposes and as a cutting tool for every-day work in the village and surrounding forest. The open sided wooden sheath is held together by fine plaited rattan bands.