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1934.82.27

Wooden carved model of a morung pillar showing figures of sun and moon, 2 Hornbills, 2 mud-fish (cat-fish), a water tortoise, swallow and land-crab.

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1934.82.27

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden carved model of a morung pillar showing figures of sun and moon, 2 Hornbills, 2 mud-fish (cat-fish), a water tortoise, swallow and land-crab.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Konyak Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
8 February 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 692 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1934.82.27

Search terms: Model, Dwelling, Figure, Building Part, Animal Figure, Fish Figure

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