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Gourds with "horns of increase" (Image number P.094, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)

Gourds with "horns" displayed on poles. The "horns of increase" probably refer to the fact that the taking of heads is held to increase the fertility of the village's crops and its women. See also, PP MS 58 image number P.083 and P.084

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Full title:	Gourds with "horns of increase" (Image number P.094, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource].
Format:	Photo
Language:	English
Published:	1923-1924.
Series:	SOAS Digital Library. ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA.
Subjects:	एशिया -- भारत -- पश्चिम बंगाल -- पूर्व मेदिनीपुर जिला. এশিয়া -- ভারত -- পশ্চিমবঙ্গের. Naga (South Asian people). Naga. Yimchungru Naga. नागा.
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Summary:	Gourds with "horns" displayed on poles. The "horns of increase" probably refer to the fact that the taking of heads is held to increase the fertility of the village's crops and its women. See also, PP MS 58 image number P.083 and P.084
Language:	English
Published:	1923-1924.
Subjects:	एशिया > भारत > पश्चिम बंगाल > पूर्व मेदिनीपुर जिला. এশিয়া > ভারত > পশ্চিমবঙ্গের. Naga (South Asian people). Naga. Yimchungru Naga. नागा.
Series:	SOAS Digital Library. ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA.
Access:	Image: © 1924, The Estate of J.P. Mills. Text: © 1996, Geraldine Hobson.
Place of Publication:	India -- West Bengal -- East Medinipur District -- Shipur.