The most importan tool to the Rabha tribe which is one of the most important tribal communities distributed throughout Assam, Meghalaya, and West Bengal areas. Rabha people are well known living very close to nature, performing daily activities, as well as form activities using their traditional tools. Their sickle is made of curved iron with a sharp edge, which is handy for harvesting, cutting grasses, and collecting firewood. The dark smiths of Rabha would always forge sickles using traditional iron-making techniques, from one generation to another. Such wood is used to make the handle which gives a strong grip and easy utility. This tool is not only an agricultural tool but a culturally and spiritually important item to the Rabha population.
Sometimes the Rabha offer sickles to deities during a religious ceremony to ensure a good harvest or protect their land. In the old days, these sickles were meant for self-defense and hunting, and hence they are considered symbols of survival and strength. These days, people are typically using them for agricultural purposes and in day-to-day household chores. For them, it may not be just a tool, but really an important part of history, surviving discrimination, and respect for nature.