Decayed Morung, open to the elements, only the carved centre post remains (Image number R.029, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)
A decayed Morung, open to the elements, only the carved centre post remaining. In villages where the Mission had influence, converts were forbidden to use the Morung, on the grounds that it was a "heathen institution". Where a Morung fell into disuse, the traditions associated with it usua...
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Decayed Morung, open to the elements, only the carved centre post remains (Image number R.029, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource]. |
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| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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[1919-1937].
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SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA. |
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| Online access: |
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| Summary: |
A decayed Morung, open to the elements, only the carved centre post remaining. In villages where the Mission had influence, converts were forbidden to use the Morung, on the grounds that it was a "heathen institution". Where a Morung fell into disuse, the traditions associated with it usually died too. |
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| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[1919-1937].
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| Subjects: | |
| Series: |
SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA. |
| Access: |
Image: © 1937, The Estate of J.P. Mills. Text: © 1996, Geraldine Hobson. |
| Place of Publication: |
India -- Nagaland -- Kohima District -- Tesophenyu. |