Knife
58-5-53
From: Rangamati
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 58-5-53 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chakma |
Provenience | Rangamati |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Bamboo | Iron |
Description | Handle of bamboo. Iron socket and blade/one cutting edge. Used for slashing vegetation, for matting and as weapon. Used by both River and Hill Chakma. Made for right-handed user. Blade made by Bengali ironsmith. |
Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1958 |
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