Portrait of the Gaonbura's daughter and her friend
B&W photographic print. 'The daughter of the Gaonbura (headman) of Chingphoi and her friend. The two girls wear brief wrap skirts fastened at one side, characteristic of the Eastern Konyaks, numerous bracelets and necklaces, metal ear ornaments. Their long hair is bound tightly into a pigtail wi...
| Date(s) of creation: |
October 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/LOAA004410 |
| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
| Summary: |
B&W photographic print. 'The daughter of the Gaonbura (headman) of Chingphoi and her friend. The two girls wear brief wrap skirts fastened at one side, characteristic of the Eastern Konyaks, numerous bracelets and necklaces, metal ear ornaments. Their long hair is bound tightly into a pigtail with hair extensions.' |
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| Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
| Extent: |
1 photograph |
| Note: |
Naga (South Asian people) Ethnic group: Naga Ethnic group: Konyak Naga Ethnic group: Eastern Konyak Naga |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Copyright: | Copyright held by J.P. Mills |
| Language: | No linguistic content |
| Scripts: |
Unwritten |
| Physical description: |
9.5 x 7 cm |
| Format: | Archive |