Portrait of Makanchila (Image number K.048, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)
Makanchila was originally of Mokongtsu, a village a little to the north-east of Mokokchung. Most Aos have somewhat wavy hair, but very curly hair like this is exceptional. Usually the hair is black, but Mills knew of a girl in Chuchu Yimlang of pure Ao ancestry with red hair that could "only be...
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Portrait of Makanchila (Image number K.048, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource]. |
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| Other authors: | Mills, J. P. (James Philip), 1890-1960.., Hobson, Geraldine. |
| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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[1918-1926], ©1926.
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SOAS Digital Library.
South Asia. J.P. Mills Collection. |
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Electronic Resource Click here to view record |
| Summary: |
Makanchila was originally of Mokongtsu, a village a little to the north-east of Mokokchung. Most Aos have somewhat wavy hair, but very curly hair like this is exceptional. Usually the hair is black, but Mills knew of a girl in Chuchu Yimlang of pure Ao ancestry with red hair that could "only be described as Burne-Jones." |
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| Other authors: | Mills, J. P. (James Philip), 1890-1960.., Hobson, Geraldine. |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[1918-1926], ©1926.
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| Subjects: | |
| Series: |
SOAS Digital Library.
South Asia. J.P. Mills Collection. |
| Access: |
Image: © 1926, The Estate of J.P. Mills. Text: © 1996, Geraldine Hobson. |
| Place of Publication: |
India -- Nagaland -- Mokokchung District -- Mokokchung. |