Portrait of the Gaonbura of Chami (Image number M.008, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)

The Gaonbura (government's post or 'headman') of Chami holding his ceremonial spear decorated with goat's hair. The photograph was taken in the garden of Mill's bungalow at Mokokchung, where many visitor used to come along.

Full title: Portrait of the Gaonbura of Chami (Image number M.008, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource].
Format: Photo           
Language: English
Published: 1919.
Series: SOAS Digital Library.
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Summary: The Gaonbura (government's post or 'headman') of Chami holding his ceremonial spear decorated with goat's hair. The photograph was taken in the garden of Mill's bungalow at Mokokchung, where many visitor used to come along.
Language: English
Published: 1919.
Subjects:
Series: SOAS Digital Library.
ASC.
REGIONS.
RSA.
JPMILLS.
ILOAA.
Access: Image: © 1919, The Estate of J.P. Mills. Text: © 1996, Geraldine Hobson.
Place of Publication: India -- Nagaland -- Mokokchung District -- Chami.