India, British Protectorate. A Digaro Mishmi Sword, c.1900 Auction constructed of red magnetic metal

constructed of red magnetic metal

The crown is flanked on each side by dual side ventilation holes

both on the left breast flap

surrounded by the inscription "GRAND INTERNATIONAL POULTRY SHOW"

the grip with minor nips and marks

India, British Protectorate. A Digaro Mishmi Sword, c.1900 Auction constructed of red magnetic metalA Digaro Mishmi Sword (parang or da) originating from the Digaro subgroup in Arunachal Pradesh, India which boarders Tibet. There are only approximately 8000 people in this particular ethnic group thereby making a sword from this region rare. Constructed of a bone pommel, hand forged blade, wood open scabbard, held together with copper wire and a pigskin carrying strap, blade measures 34. 5 cm and the sword in its entirety measures 44 cm, an uncommon