Shipirr
B&W photographic print. 'Mode of keeping heads. The heads are displayed on bamboo poles; sometimes gourds are substituted for heads. The horizontal pieces are known as "horns of increase", presumably to further increase the fertility which is thought to come from the head.'
| Date(s) of creation: |
11 November 1924 |
|---|---|
| Level: |
Item |
| Format: | Archive |
| URL: |
http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA004155 |
| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
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