House on stilts at Basanta (Image number V.001, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)
A Pankho Kuki (people) village, also containing a few Bonjugi Kuki (people) houses, in the north of the district. The houses are built on stilts, with a porch in front and a sitting-out platform at the back, similar to a typical Naga house. Like those of the Nagas, the Kuki (people) villages are inv...
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House on stilts at Basanta (Image number V.001, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource]. |
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| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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1926.
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SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA. |
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| Summary: |
A Pankho Kuki (people) village, also containing a few Bonjugi Kuki (people) houses, in the north of the district. The houses are built on stilts, with a porch in front and a sitting-out platform at the back, similar to a typical Naga house. Like those of the Nagas, the Kuki (people) villages are invariably sited on ridges. |
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| Language: | English |
| Published: |
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: |
Bangladesh -- Chittagong Division -- Rangamati Hill District -- Basanta. |