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1928.69.1314.2

One of a pair of armlets: numerous fine grass plaits fastened to cane stiffeners with cotton string. The plaits are twined together in the centre with red wool. [LM 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 11/11/2005]

1928.69.1314.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of a pair of armlets: numerous fine grass plaits fastened to cane stiffeners with cotton string. The plaits are twined together in the centre with red wool. [LM 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 11/11/2005]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland
Cultural groups
Chakhesang Naga
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
July 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Grass Fibre Plant, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Wool Yarn Animal, Material Cane Plant, Process Plaited, Process Basketry, Process Twined Woven
Dimensions
Length: max 150 mm, Width: max 95 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.69.1314.2

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Basketry, Arm Ornament

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