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1928.69.1147.1

Pair of wooden ear-studs. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 28/10/2010]

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1928.69.1147.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pair of wooden ear-studs. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 28/10/2010]
Long description
Pair of wooden ear-studs. The studs are cylindrical with a flanged section and peg projecting from the centre. The disc of .1 is incised with a floral design. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 28/10/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam North Cachar Hills
Cultural groups
Karbi
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
20 April 1928
Acquisition information
Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Diameter: max 23 mm, Diameter: max 24 mm, Length: max 48 mm, Length: max 48 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1147.1 Accession number: 1928.69.1147.2

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Ear Ornament