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1923.84.352

Head ornament of band of spathe with woven red cane and yellow orchid stem strip. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 06/09/2010]

1923.84.352

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Collection type
Object
Description
Head ornament of band of spathe with woven red cane and yellow orchid stem strip. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 06/09/2010]
Long description
Head ornament of band of spathe with woven red cane and yellow orchid stem strip. The band is fasten together with a toggle and loop. The coronet is small and is worn on the top of the head. The band is widest in the centre and tapers towards each end. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 06/09/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Konyak Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1917
Date collected
By 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1917
Materials and processes
Material Plant Spathe, Material Cane Plant, Material Orchid Stem Plant, Material String Plant, Process Woven
Dimensions
Length 122 mm, Width: max 118 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.84.352

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Basketry, Head Ornament, Status Object