Ourangkong morung. (Image number A.36 : J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)

Ao. Foot and hand from a head-hunting raid hanging from cross-beam. Phom. (Wrongly titled Chantongia on page). On the left are highly stylised carvings of hornbills, together with carved human heads. The central plank has two monitor lizards, head to head, in high relief, with a large coiled snake b...

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Full title: Ourangkong morung. (Image number A.36 : J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource].
Other authors: Mills, J.P. (James Philip), 1890-1960., Hobson, Geraldine.
Format: Photo           
Language: English
Published: [1923-1924].
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Summary: Ao. Foot and hand from a head-hunting raid hanging from cross-beam. Phom. (Wrongly titled Chantongia on page). On the left are highly stylised carvings of hornbills, together with carved human heads. The central plank has two monitor lizards, head to head, in high relief, with a large coiled snake below. On the right are various smaller animals, including what appears to be another lizard.
Other authors: Mills, J.P. (James Philip), 1890-1960., Hobson, Geraldine.
Language: English
Published: [1923-1924].
Subjects:
Series: SOAS Digital Library.
ASC.
REGIONS.
RSA.
JPMILLS.
IASC.
ISOAS.
Access: Image: © 1924, The Estate of J.P. Mills. Text: © 1996, Geraldine Hobson.
Place of Publication: India -- Nagaland -- Longleng -- Ourangkong.