Village gate at Merangkong (Image number J.012, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)

A gate made out of a single piece of wood and protected by a thatched roof. On either side can be seen the village fence. These defences were no longer needed at the time This photograph was taken. In the old days the ceremonies accompanying the erection of a new gate would have included the taking...

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Full title: Village gate at Merangkong (Image number J.012, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource].
Format: Photo           
Language: English
Published: 1919-1920, ©1926.
Series: SOAS Digital Library.
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Summary: A gate made out of a single piece of wood and protected by a thatched roof. On either side can be seen the village fence. These defences were no longer needed at the time This photograph was taken. In the old days the ceremonies accompanying the erection of a new gate would have included the taking of a head.
Language: English
Published: 1919-1920, ©1926.
Subjects:
Series: SOAS Digital Library.
ASC.
REGIONS.
RSA.
JPMILLS.
ILOAA.
Access: Image: © 1926, The Estate of J.P. Mills. Text: © 1996, Geraldine Hobson.
Place of Publication: India -- Nagaland -- Mokokchung District -- Merangkong.