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1928.69.1036

Very small basket work calthrop or panji quiver. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 24/09/2010]

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1928.69.1036

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Collection type
Object
Description
Very small basket work calthrop or panji quiver. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 24/09/2010]
Long description
Very small basket work calthrop or panji quiver. The basket is cylindrical with an openwork hexagonal weave. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 24/09/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam North Cachar Hills
Cultural groups
Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1927
Date collected
March 1927
Acquisition information
Loaned: 09/1927 Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Material Cane Plant, Process Openwork
Dimensions
Length: max 138 mm, Width: max 43 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1036
Research and responses

According to Jacobs, J. (1990) The Nagas: Hillpeoples of Northeast India, Stuttgart: Staib + Meyer, p. 356 'panji: hardened bamboo spikes, stuck upwards in ground in injure enemies or game.' [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 24/09/2010]

Search terms: Weapon, Basketry, Quiver, Calthrop, Basket

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