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1909.21.130

Antler tine, possibly for attaching to a helmet. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 15/09/2010]

1909.21.130

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Collection type
Object
Description
Antler tine, possibly for attaching to a helmet. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 15/09/2010]
Long description
Antler tine, possibly for attaching to a helmet. The antler has three matching drilled holes at the top and bottom, and one hole in the side. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 15/09/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Naga
Person
Field collector Robert Gosset Woodthorpe
PRM source Edward Thomas Wilson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1898
Date collected
By 1898
Acquisition information
Donated: 1909
Materials and processes
Material Animal Antler, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 33 mm, Length: max 195 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1909.21.130
Research and responses

A tine is a pointed branch of an antler. [CF 5/1/2000]

Search terms: Animalia, Ornament, Clothing Headgear, Armour Weapon, Animal Part, Head Ornament, Helmet

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