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1928.69.806

Boat-shaped wooden tool with recesses for holding cowrie shells while they are being ground into shape for use as ornaments. [N.B. 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 20/6/2005]

1928.69.806

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Collection type
Object
Description
Boat-shaped wooden tool with recesses for holding cowrie shells while they are being ground into shape for use as ornaments. [N.B. 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 20/6/2005]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Angami Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1924
Date collected
October 1924
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1925 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 250 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.806

Search terms: Technique, Textile, Box, Vessel, Tool

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