Effegies of the deceased (Image number D.014, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)
Carved and painted grave effigies of deceased head-hunters in the jungle. They show the chest tattoos of the head-hunter, and one carries an imitation head.
Full title: |
Effegies of the deceased (Image number D.014, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource]. |
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Format: | Photo |
Language: | English |
Published: |
1923.
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Series: |
SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA. |
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Online access: |
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Summary: |
Carved and painted grave effigies of deceased head-hunters in the jungle. They show the chest tattoos of the head-hunter, and one carries an imitation head. |
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Language: | English |
Published: |
1923.
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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 -- Angpang. |