Horn dagger
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| Weapon type: | Knife, dagger |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
India , warrior chest |
| Distribution: | India |
| Overall length: | about 32 cm - 34 cm |
| Handle: | horn |
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The horn dagger is a weapon from India .
description
The horn dagger is made from the horn of a rhinoceros . The horn is worked so that it forms a sharp point. The rear part of the horn is designed as a handle (see picture info box). One part is designed as hand protection and brass knuckles. The surface is decorated with traditional carvings and polished. There are different versions. The horn dagger is used by ethnic groups in India.
Individual evidence
- ↑ George Cameron Stone , Donald J. LaRocca: A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor: in All Countries and in All Times. Courier Dover Publications, 1999, ISBN 978-0-486-40726-5 (Reprint), p. 112.
literature
- Hamburgisches Museum für Völkerkunde: Messages from the Museum für Völkerkunde Hamburg, Vol. 11-13. Commissioned by Lucas Grafe & Sillem, 1981.
Web links
Commons : Daggers - collection of images, videos and audio files
