Profile portrait of Pangchonglia (Image number K.009, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)

Pangchonglia of the Mongsen group wears the characteristic ear ornaments tongbang which are made of polished crystal or glass. Her necklaces are of large cornelian beads and trumped shaped brass part. Her hair style shows she is of the Mongsen group, as the hair knot is bound up with white thread. S...

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Full title: Profile portrait of Pangchonglia (Image number K.009, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource].
Format: Photo           
Language: English
Published: 1923, ©1926.
Series: SOAS Digital Library.
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Summary: Pangchonglia of the Mongsen group wears the characteristic ear ornaments tongbang which are made of polished crystal or glass. Her necklaces are of large cornelian beads and trumped shaped brass part. Her hair style shows she is of the Mongsen group, as the hair knot is bound up with white thread. She was married to Lamu who was probably on Mills' staff.
Language: English
Published: 1923, ©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 -- Impur.