Not currently on display at the V&A

Hatchet

mid 20th century (made)
Place of origin

Curved chopper with iron blade, inserted into a wooden handle. The lower part of the handle is decorated with red and yellow dyed cane, and the upper part is adorned with fringes of red dyed goat hair.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Physical description
Curved chopper with iron blade, inserted into a wooden handle. The lower part of the handle is decorated with red and yellow dyed cane, and the upper part is adorned with fringes of red dyed goat hair.
Dimensions
  • Max. width: 9.8cm
  • Length: 73cm
Production
Made in Naga Hills. part of Archer collection.
Collection
Accession number
IS.153-1989

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Record createdOctober 12, 2004
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