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1928.69.1651

Small ball of thin bamboo strips. [MJD 28/07/2014]

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1928.69.1651

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small ball of thin bamboo strips. [MJD 28/07/2014]
Long description
Small ball of thin bamboo strips. The ball is made of three hoops, at right angles to each other. Each intersection of strips is woven with thin bamboo strips, forming a square. [MJD 28/07/2014]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Chakhesang Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
November 1933
Acquisition information
Donated: 1934, uncertain
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Wicker Woven
Dimensions
Diameter 96 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1651

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