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1923.84.346

Ear ornament of blackened wood bound with a band of yellow orchid stem. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 03/11/2010]

1923.84.346

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ear ornament of blackened wood bound with a band of yellow orchid stem. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 03/11/2010]
Long description
Ear ornament of blackened wood bound with a band of yellow orchid stem. The stick is pointed at both ends, with a shallow point and a long tapering point. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 03/11/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Ao Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1917
Date collected
By 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1917
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Orchid Stem Plant, Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length 104 mm, Length: max 215 mm vial
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.346

Search terms: Ornament, Ear Ornament

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