Portrait of the Gaonbura's daughter and her friend (Image number E.011, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)

The daughter of the Gaonbura (headman) of Chingphoi and her friend. The two girls wear brief wrap skirts fastened at one side, characteristic of the Eastern Konyaks, numerous bracelets and necklaces, metal ear ornaments. Their long hair is bound tightly into a pigtail with hair extensions.

Full title: Portrait of the Gaonbura's daughter and her friend (Image number E.011, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource].
Format: Photo           
Language: English
Published: 1923.
Series: SOAS Digital Library.
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Summary: The daughter of the Gaonbura (headman) of Chingphoi and her friend. The two girls wear brief wrap skirts fastened at one side, characteristic of the Eastern Konyaks, numerous bracelets and necklaces, metal ear ornaments. Their long hair is bound tightly into a pigtail with hair extensions.
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 -- Chingphoi.