Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. weapons
6. ceremonial weapons
7. ceremonial swords

Narrower term/s

• ada
• udamalore
• eben

Anotations

Scope note:

Swords carried during public ceremonies and rituals to signify the authority of the owner or wearer. They were often carried point up by a body guard or other attendant following the owner, rather than worn by him.