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1928.69.1358.1

One of two leather war-gauntlets. [BH [OPS move] 29/8/2017]

1928.69.1358.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of two leather war-gauntlets. [BH [OPS move] 29/8/2017]
Long description
One of two leather war-gauntlets. Made from a single piece of leather. perforations along two of the sides with plant fibre threaded though them to tie them together. Cut marks on the outside from usage. For the second gauntlet please refer to [1928.69.1358 .2] [BH [OPS move] 29/8/2017]
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 1931
Date collected
12 January 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931, uncertain
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Plant Fibre Yarn, Process Perforated, Process Tied
Dimensions
Height: max 65 mm, Width: max 87 mm, Length: max 230 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1358.1

Search terms: Armour Weapon, Reproduction, Clothing Handgear, Gauntlet Armour

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