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1928.69.81

Imitation boar's tusk made of plant pith, wound at one end with yellow orchid stem. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 20/9/2005]

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1928.69.81

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Collection type
Object
Description
Imitation boar's tusk made of plant pith, wound at one end with yellow orchid stem. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 20/9/2005]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Sangtam Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
May 1920
Acquisition information
Loaned: 11/1920 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Plant Pith, Material String, Material Orchid Stem Plant, Process Wound
Dimensions
Length: max 210 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.81

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