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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
The Himalayas and South-East Asia, Room 47a

Ritual Dagger

1890-1930 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A wooden ritual dagger with top carved in the form of the head of the mythical garuda, eagle-like with horns and beak


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved wood
Brief description
A wooden ritual dagger with top carved in the form of the head of the mythical garuda, eagle-like with horns and beak
Collection
Accession number
IS.59-2011

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Record createdDecember 6, 2011
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