Name/Title
Kabri Dang-2Entry/Object ID
258; Full Code: 258.25.50-SC-TRTags
Staffs & CanesDescription
Descriptive Analysis: Asset 258 – Black Bamboo Staff (Maharashtra Node)
Asset 258 records a peak in Regional Botanical Selection, documenting a high-density bamboo staff sourced from Maharashtra. Acquired in 2020, this technical unit represents a state of Saturated Pigment Density, utilizing a rare Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) chassis. It stands as a physical record of Authoritative Perimeter Readiness, prioritizing absolute Structural Elegance and high-status regional ornamentation.
I. Structural & Material Architecture
Botanical Core: The asset utilize a high-density Black Bamboo shaft. Unlike the common green variants, this specimen records a state of Natural Melanin Saturation, resulting in a dark, near-ebony aesthetic that is a primary characteristic of the plant's biological maturity.
Chassis Geometry: The specimen exhibits a radical Tapered Profile. Technical record (2) documents a radical concentration of Internodes (nodes) toward the distal end, achieving a state of Structural Compression.
The Science: The increased node frequency at the base acts as a series of Biological Bulkheads, reinforcing the linear integrity of the chassis against lateral impact and vertical load-bearing stress.
Surface Condition: The shaft exhibits a matte, obsidian patina—a direct record of the 6-year atmospheric stabilization since its acquisition. This records a state of Inherent Surface Hardness, where the dark cortex provides a high-friction tactile interface.
II. Hardware & Ornamental Engineering
Viramgam Brass-Work: Both ends are fitted with elaborate Brass Hardware, personally commissioned from the Viramgam technical node.
Proximal Pommel (Handle): Features radical Engraved Geometric Motifs and floral patterns (Technical Record 3). This acts as a Kinetic Anchor, concentrating mass at the hilt to shift the Center of Mass into the wielder's primary palm-sector.
Distal Ferrule: The distal end is capped with a long, ring-turned brass ferrule, providing a state of Impact Isolation for the organic fibers against rugged substrates.
Visual Metadata: The contrast between the dark Maharashtra core and the high-luster Viramgam brass records a peak in Administrative Sovereignty, indexing the tool as a primary ceremonial and defensive asset.
III. Systemic Integration & Indexing
Chassis Format: Asset 258 records a full-length "Lathi" silhouette. It provide a radical extension of the wielder's Anatomical Perimeter, ensuring that environmental variables can be processed from a distance that records zero risk to the primary anatomical structure.
Administrative Status: The shaft records the chronological index "258" in black pigment, marking its place within the fifth administrative century of curation.
Unit Redundancy: Standing as a peak record of Maharashtra Botanical Metadata, Unit 258 provides a state of absolute Operational Consistency, ensuring the wielder maintains a high-status technical interface during field inspections.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Forests of Maharashtra (Aurangabad)Date made
circa 2020Ethnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
MaharashtraAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
