Sacrifice at drum, Nankam (Image number K.040, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)
Nangkam is a village with both Mongsen and Chongli Khels. Here the drum stands sheltered under its thatched roof. Offerings are sometimes made to it in times of drought. In this case baskets, possibly containing sacrifices, are hung on the main post.
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Sacrifice at drum, Nankam (Image number K.040, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource]. |
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| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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[1918-1926], ©1926.
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SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA. |
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| Online access: |
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| Summary: |
Nangkam is a village with both Mongsen and Chongli Khels. Here the drum stands sheltered under its thatched roof. Offerings are sometimes made to it in times of drought. In this case baskets, possibly containing sacrifices, are hung on the main post. |
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| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[1918-1926], ©1926.
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| 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 -- Nangkam. |