Southeast Asian & Japanese Arms & Art
Lot 86:
Antique Konyak Naga Ceremonial Dao (Machete), 29"L (74 cm), circa 1900, ceremonial dao, or machete, used by many tribes for daily tasks, but usually not with the ornamentation seen on this antique example – fully adorned with thick tufts of tie-dyed goatäós hair, with extremely worn cane wrapping and a coat of tree sap on the shaft and handle, plus a blade and metal ferrule showing great age.. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 29", Blade length : 8 1/4". ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website – Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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