Heavily wrought iron swords that reflect the legacy of martial culture and craftsmanship in the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. Long iron blades of pointed type serve well for cutting and thrusting; each surface of the blade bears a medial ridge in the center, strengthening the structure and assisting in balancing and sharpening-an important criterion for respectability in tribal weaponry, thus making both beauty and utility. The handle is made of iron; it is contoured and ergonomically designed for natural grip. The upper portion of the handle seems to be fitted to prevent any slippage of the hand when used for combat or utilitarian work. Another distinct feature of this weapon is an iron stick put laterally through the handle. This can serve several purposes including, but not limited to, grip enhancement, weapon hanging, or possibly as a form of holding it during ceremonial use.
Such swords held great value for the Garo tribe, one of the significant hill tribes of Meghalaya, for combat, ritual integration as status symbols, and culture as attires during the festivals. These swords go down generations and were equally revered. Today, this sword shall stand tall in the massive governorship of tribal heritage, resistance, and craftsmanship. It encapsulates the confluence of the functional and the cultural identity-an imprint of Garo material culture.