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Unlike in the past, when it was referred to as the Abor tribe, the Adi tribe today represents one of the famous indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh, one of the northeastern states of India. Their warrior traditions and a range of well-off cultural customs have led them to develop many tools and weapons for use in their daily lives as well as various rituals.
One such fine example of craftsmanship is the dao. This is a locally used term for the traditional weapon-the long iron blade with a short handle composed of split bamboo. The blade of the dao is curved on one side, having a sharp cutting edge, and straight on the indifferent back edge, tapering towards the handle for a good balanced grip. The blade insert tightly into the handle, which is reinforced with a ferrule at the top and widens at the bottom, giving the last firm grip. The blade is protected by a common thin split bamboo sheath with simple motifs on its rear, and a strap attached to the sheath makes it easy to carry or hang.
The dao is not only used as a cult weapon but is also a daily agricultural tool and for household chores. Indeed, the elaborate construction and the close attention given to the making of the dao reflect the ability of the Adi people to understand their habitat and exploit effectively the resources available. Conservation of such artifacts in somewhere like the Indian Museum- Kolkata provides a wonderful insight into the cultural heritage of the Adi as well as its influence on history in the region.
One such fine example of craftsmanship is the dao. This is a locally used term for the traditional weapon-the long iron blade with a short handle composed of split bamboo. The blade of the dao is curved on one side, having a sharp cutting edge, and straight on the indifferent back edge, tapering towards the handle for a good balanced grip. The blade insert tightly into the handle, which is reinforced with a ferrule at the top and widens at the bottom, giving the last firm grip. The blade is protected by a common thin split bamboo sheath with simple motifs on its rear, and a strap attached to the sheath makes it easy to carry or hang.
The dao is not only used as a cult weapon but is also a daily agricultural tool and for household chores. Indeed, the elaborate construction and the close attention given to the making of the dao reflect the ability of the Adi people to understand their habitat and exploit effectively the resources available. Conservation of such artifacts in somewhere like the Indian Museum- Kolkata provides a wonderful insight into the cultural heritage of the Adi as well as its influence on history in the region.
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Unlike in the past, when it was referred to as the Abor tribe, the Adi tribe today represents one of the famous indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh, one of the northeastern states of India. Their warrior traditions and a range of well-off cultural customs have led them to develop many tools and weapons for use in their daily lives as well as various rituals.
One such fine example of craftsmanship is the dao. This is a locally used term for the traditional weapon-the long iron blade with a short handle composed of split bamboo. The blade of the dao is curved on one side, having a sharp cutting edge, and straight on the indifferent back edge, tapering towards the handle for a good balanced grip. The blade insert tightly into the handle, which is reinforced with a ferrule at the top and widens at the bottom, giving the last firm grip. The blade is protected by a common thin split bamboo sheath with simple motifs on its rear, and a strap attached to the sheath makes it easy to carry or hang.
The dao is not only used as a cult weapon but is also a daily agricultural tool and for household chores. Indeed, the elaborate construction and the close attention given to the making of the dao reflect the ability of the Adi people to understand their habitat and exploit effectively the resources available. Conservation of such artifacts in somewhere like the Indian Museum- Kolkata provides a wonderful insight into the cultural heritage of the Adi as well as its influence on history in the region.
One such fine example of craftsmanship is the dao. This is a locally used term for the traditional weapon-the long iron blade with a short handle composed of split bamboo. The blade of the dao is curved on one side, having a sharp cutting edge, and straight on the indifferent back edge, tapering towards the handle for a good balanced grip. The blade insert tightly into the handle, which is reinforced with a ferrule at the top and widens at the bottom, giving the last firm grip. The blade is protected by a common thin split bamboo sheath with simple motifs on its rear, and a strap attached to the sheath makes it easy to carry or hang.
The dao is not only used as a cult weapon but is also a daily agricultural tool and for household chores. Indeed, the elaborate construction and the close attention given to the making of the dao reflect the ability of the Adi people to understand their habitat and exploit effectively the resources available. Conservation of such artifacts in somewhere like the Indian Museum- Kolkata provides a wonderful insight into the cultural heritage of the Adi as well as its influence on history in the region.
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