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1928.69.678

Long thick fibres extending from a short log of wood from which the bark has been stripped, perforated and strung with twisted plant fibre to form a handle for hanging. Used for wiping the hands. [JP 24/10/2001]

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1928.69.678

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Collection type
Object
Description
Long thick fibres extending from a short log of wood from which the bark has been stripped, perforated and strung with twisted plant fibre to form a handle for hanging. Used for wiping the hands. [JP 24/10/2001]
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 1924
Date collected
April 1924
Acquisition information
Loaned: 10/1924 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Beaten, Process Perforated, Process Carved, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Width: max 220 mm, Length: max 670 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.678

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