A rare Burmese dha

[Iain]

Originally Posted by kai

Nice one, Iain!

Can it be attributed to one of the highland groups?

BTW, looks like the hilt is made from rattan rather than bamboo.

Regards,
Kai

Hi Kai, its bamboo I am fairly sure. Most likely the variety known as "iron bamboo" and in this case its solid rather than hollow.

Attribution is quite difficult and I would hesitate to name a particular group with any certainty.