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1923.85.342

Head ornament of bands of red dyed cane with decoration of yellow orchid stem. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 06/09/2010]

1923.85.342

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Collection type
Object
Description
Head ornament of bands of red dyed cane with decoration of yellow orchid stem. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 06/09/2010]
Long description
Head ornament of bands of red dyed cane with decoration of yellow orchid stem. The orchid stem creates at cross pattern. The cane is tied in place with thin ?plant fibre. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 06/09/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland Chantongbong
Cultural groups
Sangtam Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source John Henry Hutton
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
November 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Material Orchid Stem Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Woven, Process Tied
Dimensions
Width: max 118 mm, Length 122 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.342

Search terms: Ornament, Head Ornament

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