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1928.69.1245

Hide cuirass. [BH [OPS move] 29/8/2017]

1928.69.1245

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Collection type
Object
Description
Hide cuirass. [BH [OPS move] 29/8/2017]
Long description
Hide cuirass. Coiled in to a cylindrical shape. Signs of local repair with hide thongs. Perforations with plant fibre cord threaded through them. [BH [OPS move] 29/8/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Rengma Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
14 August 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Antelope Hide Skin Animal, Material String, Material Plant Fibre, Process Repaired (local), Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 202 mm, Length: max 303 mm, Height: max 158 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1245

Search terms: Armour Weapon, Breast Plate Armour