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1928.69.1711

Neck ornament. Wooden carved figure of a head. [PR [OPS move] 5/7/2017]

1928.69.1711

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Collection type
Object
Description
Neck ornament. Wooden carved figure of a head. [PR [OPS move] 5/7/2017]
Long description
Neck ornament. Wooden carved figure of a head. The features of the face are roughly carved with blackened cap (hair) and ear tassels of shavings. Perforations through the earlobes and above the ears with string cord threaded through. The eyebrows, eyes and mouth are blackened. [PR [OPS move] 5/7/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland Longkai
Cultural groups
Konyak Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1934
Date collected
February 1934
Acquisition information
Donated: 1934, uncertain
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Material String, Process Strung, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 50 mm, Width: max 75 mm with tassels, Length: max 320 mm with cord, Length: max 80 mm without cord
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1711

Search terms: Ornament, Figure, Status, Neck Ornament, Pendant

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