Angam Nagas are among the notable tribes of Nagaland found in Kohima district and are known predominantly for their rich culture, craft, and sustainable agricultural practices. Among the many simple but effective tools made by this tribe is the bamboo scraper, an innovative farming instrument that makes resourceful use of natural materials. The scraper is made from one solid piece of split bamboo. The carving and modification of the split provides two arms and a working end, while the functional edge is actually formed from the outer skin of the bamboo itself. Minimalistic, but very functional for numerous farming-related activities, like cleaning harvested crops, bark removal, or preparation of plant materials before storage and consumption.
Interestingly, the bamboo scraper embodies the entire Angami tribe's relationship with the broader ecosystem - because of resource dependency on easily available and renewable materials such as bamboo. Not to mention, traditional knowledge related to the toughness, flexibility, and durability of bamboo. Such lightweight tools can even be carried easily uphill around the terrains of Nagaland and of course, being biodegradable, are nature-friendly alternatives to modern tools. Such tools are indeed functional but are evidence of cultural identity and ecological wisdom of the Angami Naga tribe, inherited generation after generation.