Painted planks in a Morung
B&W photographic print. 'Richly carved and painted planks in a Morung. The main pillar features the carving of an elephant, other carvings include snakes, human figures, and hornbills. At the right side of the image the round entrance to the inner room can be seen. According to J.P. Mills this v...
| Date(s) of creation: |
11 April 1923 |
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| Level: |
Item |
| Format: | Archive |
| Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
| URL: |
http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA004382 |
| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
| Summary: |
B&W photographic print. 'Richly carved and painted planks in a Morung. The main pillar features the carving of an elephant, other carvings include snakes, human figures, and hornbills. At the right side of the image the round entrance to the inner room can be seen. According to J.P. Mills this village had never before been visited by Europeans, but they were given a friendly welcome.' |
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| Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
| Extent: |
1 photograph |
| Note: |
Dormitories Wood sculpture Elephants in art Snakes in art Birds in art Serpents in art Naga (South Asian people) Ethnic group: Naga Ethnic group: Konyak Naga Ethnic group: Phom Naga |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Copyright: | Copyright held by J.P. Mills |
| Language: | No linguistic content |
| Scripts: |
Unwritten |
| Physical description: |
9.5 x 7 cm |
| Copies: | Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
| Format: | Archive |