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1923.84.610

Cylindrical bamboo vessel with burnt tattoo pattern and cane handle. [ZM 22/9/2005]

1923.84.610

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cylindrical bamboo vessel with burnt tattoo pattern and cane handle. [ZM 22/9/2005]
Long description
Straight-sided drinking vessel made from bamboo, with pokerwork tattoo pattern designs on it. The designs are mainly abstract but there is a single human figure near the lip. Cane handle.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Chang Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1919
Date collected
1919
Acquisition information
Donated: 1919
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Pyroengraved Pokerwork, Process Burnt
Dimensions
Height: max 425 mm, Diameter: max 91 mm base, Width: max 135 mm including handle
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.610

Search terms: Vessel, Food and Drink, Body Art, Food Accessory

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