The Rabha tribe is a native indigenous community in Assam, part of Meghalaya and West Bengal, having a long-lasting culture and traditional craftsmanship. One among the lesser-known culturally important tools of the Rabha people is the Pan-Chil-Botak, a wooden bolt, which was traditionally used in hunting or ritual practices. The Pan-Chil-Botak or as far as possible made by people's hands into two distinct parts—a bamboo shaft and a wooden top or head. The tip is flat, shaped somewhat circularly such that it has a balance and is aerodynamical. Bamboo forms the main structure of the bolt because it is lightweight and strong, while the wooden head gives the bolt the necessary weight and impact force for effective use.
An attention-grabbing feature of the Pan-Chil-Botak is the adorning touch just above its base. Using a technique of cotton threads is attached to add feathers into the lower part of the shaft, which enhances the beauty of the bolt and also keeps its flight stable as it is used as a projectile. These feathers may also be attributed to symbolic or ritual importance reflecting the animistic beliefs and coexistence the Rabha people maintain with nature. Whether for hunting or ceremony, the use of the Pan-Chil-Botak illustrates the resourceful use of nature by the Rabha people; it speaks also of their comprehensive knowledge of the local environment, along with artistic sensibility in their everyday things.