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1934.82.168

Carrying basket of a man who has taken a head. [MJD 15/7/2010]

1934.82.168

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carrying basket of a man who has taken a head. [MJD 15/7/2010]
Long description
Carrying basket of a man who has taken a head. The basket has seven cane balls and a handle. There is a area of plant fibre on the front of the basket. [MJD 15/7/2010]
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
9 December 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Process Basketry, Process Plaited
Dimensions
Height: max 330 mm, Width: max 210 mm, Length: max 280 mm, Length: max 350 mm incl. handle
Object numbers
Accession number: 1934.82.168

Search terms: Basketry, Measurement, Headhunting, Status, Ritual and Ceremonial, Basket, Tally

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