Three grave effigies from Ukha and Choha (Image number B.020, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)

Three grave effigies, dressed as the deceased would have been in life. The skulls were placed between the "horns"" on the heads. The one in the centre carries a model basket with a head. These figures are now in the Pitt Rivers Museum and are illustrated on page 208 of The Nagas, by J...

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Full title: Three grave effigies from Ukha and Choha (Image number B.020, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource].
Format: Photo           
Language: English
Published: 1923.
Series: SOAS Digital Library.
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Summary: Three grave effigies, dressed as the deceased would have been in life. The skulls were placed between the "horns"" on the heads. The one in the centre carries a model basket with a head. These figures are now in the Pitt Rivers Museum and are illustrated on page 208 of The Nagas, by Julian Jacobs.
Language: English
Published: 1923.
Subjects:
Series: SOAS Digital Library.
ASC.
REGIONS.
RSA.
JPMILLS.
ILOAA.
Access: Image: © 1923, The Estate of J.P. Mills. Text: © 1996, Geraldine Hobson.
Place of Publication: India -- Nagaland -- Mon District -- Ukha.