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1942.8.31

Woman’s ear ornament of palm wood decorated with two yellow bands of orchid stem. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 28/10/2010]

1942.8.31

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Collection type
Object
Description
Woman’s ear ornament of palm wood decorated with two yellow bands of orchid stem. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 28/10/2010]
Long description
Woman’s ear ornament of palm wood decorated with two yellow bands of orchid stem. The stick tapers towards each end. The orchid stem is tied on with red wool. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 28/10/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Ao Naga
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Palm Wood Plant, Material Orchid Stem Plant, Material Wool Yarn Animal, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Tied, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Width: max 5 mm, Length: max 122 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.8.31

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Ear Ornament, Status Object

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