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1923.84.61

Head-ring of black bear fur. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 06/09/2010]

1923.84.61

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Collection type
Object
Description
Head-ring of black bear fur. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 06/09/2010]
Long description
Head-ring of black bear fur. The bear fur is bound to a loop with ?cotton string. There is a piece of ?wool where the loop joins together. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 06/09/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1914
Date collected
By 1914
Acquisition information
Donated: 1914
Materials and processes
Material Bear Skin Animal, Material Wool Textile Animal, Material Animal Fur Skin, Material Cotton Yarn Plant, Process Bound
Dimensions
Width: max 260 mm, Length: max 275 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.61

Search terms: Status, Clothing Headgear, Ornament, Head Ornament, Headdress

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