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1923.84.939

Bamboo spear, model for dead man's memorial.

1923.84.939

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bamboo spear, model for dead man's memorial.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
By 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1923
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length 1105 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.939
Research and responses

During a visit of Naga elders and tribal leaders in June 2025, members of the delegation identified misspellings of village names and provided updated tribal affiliations for objects and ancestors associated with certain villages. In consultations with Talamong Khiamniungan, Executive Chairman of the Khiamniungan Tribal Council, the following information was confirmed: Laruri village, previously known as Karami, is a Pochury Naga - not a Khimaniungan Naga - village. It was agreed that Pochury Naga would be added to the cultural group field for all objects and photographs from Laruri [Karami]. [JMC 17/07/2025]

Search terms: Death, Model, Weapon, Commemoration, Funeral Accessory, Spear

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