A Kabui or Khasis Dao?

Battara · 11th April 2013, 07:49 PM

What a nice piece - I love these!

Yes it is Naga.

CharlesS · 11th April 2013, 09:10 PM

What a fascinating and unique piece...the first one I have seen.

Is there an explanation for the unique contours of the blade, especially since it is apparently a parade or dance piece?

DaveA · 15th April 2013, 06:53 AM

Hi Charles,

I really don't know. The shape is what intrigued me about the sword originally. Here is a picture I just found of a Kabui Naga traditional dance. The dancer is holding a smaller sword that is roughly the same shape as mine. This picture was taken in March 2009 in Manipur, Nagaland.

15th April 2013, 06:53 AM	#3
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 415	blade contours Hi Charles, I really don't know. The shape is what intrigued me about the sword originally. Here is a picture I just found of a Kabui Naga traditional dance. The dancer is holding a smaller sword that is roughly the same shape as mine. This picture was taken in March 2009 in Manipur, Nagaland. Attached Images

11th April 2013, 07:49 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	What a nice piece - I love these! Yes it is Naga.

11th April 2013, 09:10 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	What a fascinating and unique piece...the first one I have seen. Is there an explanation for the unique contours of the blade, especially since it is apparently a parade or dance piece?