Long daos (machetes) for ceremonial purpose (Image number J.015, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)

This ancient ceremonial type of dao was exhibited at mithun sacrifices at Changki vilage. Probably noklangnoks corresponding to 100 chapilis, two types of ceremonial currency.

Full title: Long daos (machetes) for ceremonial purpose (Image number J.015, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource].
Format: Photo           
Language: English
Published: 1919-1920, ©1926.
Series: SOAS Digital Library.
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