afican or indian

kronckew · 24th February 2012, 12:01 PM

looks like a ram dao from NE india/nepal - i'm assuming the sharp bit is on the inside of the curve. they come in assorted shapes and sizes. used for religious animal sacrifices.

Jim McDougall · 24th February 2012, 10:16 PM

I agree with Kronckew, this is a ram dao type implement used as noted in Northern Bengal, Nepal and Assam. I recall one which it seems was inscribed and apparantly presented to a British plantation owner in Assam, and these weapon/implements were like many of the items from these regions used as both.

24th February 2012, 12:01 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,249	looks like a ram dao from NE india/nepal - i'm assuming the sharp bit is on the inside of the curve. they come in assorted shapes and sizes. used for religious animal sacrifices. Attached Images

24th February 2012, 10:16 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,592	I agree with Kronckew, this is a ram dao type implement used as noted in Northern Bengal, Nepal and Assam. I recall one which it seems was inscribed and apparantly presented to a British plantation owner in Assam, and these weapon/implements were like many of the items from these regions used as both.