'Ang's womenfolk at Hungphoi'

B&W photographic print. 'Konyak. The Ang, being the most important man in the village, his womenfolk would reflect his high status. These three girls are loaded with many necklaces and brass rings on both their upper and lower arms.'


Date(s) of creation: 1920s
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
URL: http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA004151
URL Description: Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections

Summary: B&W photographic print. 'Konyak. The Ang, being the most important man in the village, his womenfolk would reflect his high status. These three girls are loaded with many necklaces and brass rings on both their upper and lower arms.'
Extent: 1 photograph
Note: Naga (South Asian people)
Konyak (Indic people)
Kings, queens, rulers, etc.
Necklaces
Jewelry
Naga Hills (India)
Ethnicity: Naga
Ethnicity: Konyak Naga
Access status: Open
Language: English
Scripts: Latin
Physical description: 8 x 5.5cm
Copies: Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections
Format: Archive