Description :SuhKentsechen is an all purpose hooked knife for cutting grass, hay and even the twigs and very common to all the village community of Sikkim. This hooked knife can be easily encountered in the hearth of villagers hanging inserted into a small bamboo frame attached to the wall. In the Sikkimese villages it is an important tool for the daily activities. This knife is simple and curved tip with a handle of rose berry twigs.
Source :Sikkim State Archives
Type :Weapon
Received From :Sikkim State Archives
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Sikkim
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2019-10-31T15:49:12Z
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2019-10-31T15:49:12Z
dc.description
SuhKentsechen is an all purpose hooked knife for cutting grass, hay and even the twigs and very common to all the village community of Sikkim. This hooked knife can be easily encountered in the hearth of villagers hanging inserted into a small bamboo frame attached to the wall. In the Sikkimese villages it is an important tool for the daily activities. This knife is simple and curved tip with a handle of rose berry twigs.
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