19th century from Burma, This Dao was considered the national sword of the Nagas of Assam. It has a straight, heavy, square ended blade. Chisel-edge blade is narrowest at the hilt. The Bamboo root handle has a silver spacer and a hand
carved Ivory pommel. The sheath is an open-sided wooden scabbard fastened to a rattan belt. This set has a Bear Jaw ornament attached as well. These blades were considered to be one of the only tools the Naga had
. With it he built his house, cleared the forest, made women's weaving tools or any wooden objects needed in his ordinary occupations. The Naga were also head hunters at the time this sword was made. SOLD
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