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1934.82.155.1

Pair of man’s ear ornaments of black goats' hair tassel bound at the top with yellow orchid stem. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 19/10/2010]

1934.82.155.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pair of man’s ear ornaments of black goats' hair tassel bound at the top with yellow orchid stem. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 19/10/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Chang Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
17 11 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Goat Hair Animal, Material Wood Plant, Material Orchid Stem Plant, Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions
Width: max 35 mm, Length: max 237 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1934.82.155.1 Accession number: 1934.82.155.2

Search terms: Ornament, Headhunting, Status, Ear Ornament

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