Wooden model of morung post, carved with horizontal linear designs, stylised heads, decorative tails and a mithan head [SM (Verve) 03/10/2013]

Collection type: Object
Description: Wooden model of morung post, carved with horizontal linear designs, stylised heads, decorative tails and a mithan head [SM (Verve) 03/10/2013]
Long description: Wooden model of morung post, carved with horizontal linear designs, stylised heads, decorative tails and a mithan head. The top of the post has three carved horizontal lines which represent "enemies teeth" chest ornaments. Below this are 12 carved blocks that represent heads. Below this are three hook-shaped projections which represent decorative tails. Beneath this are nine more carved blocks representing heads. Below this is a stylised mithan head. [SM (Verve) 03/10/2013]
Geographical reference: India
Asia > Southern Asia > India; Nagaland
Cultural groups: Rengma Naga
Person: Field collector James Philip Mills; PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1937
Date collected: 2 January 1937
Acquisition information: Donated: 1938
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions: Width: max 86 mm, Length: max 448 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1934.82.238

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