Grave at Akule
B&W photographic print. 'The grave is dug in front of the deceased person's house and in this case a structure like a Morung has been built over it. On this are hung symbols of the heads he has taken, his spear, shield and other possessions, together with offerings of food and rice beer.'
| Date(s) of creation: |
December 1919 |
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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/LOAA004484 |
| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
| Summary: |
B&W photographic print. 'The grave is dug in front of the deceased person's house and in this case a structure like a Morung has been built over it. On this are hung symbols of the heads he has taken, his spear, shield and other possessions, together with offerings of food and rice beer.' |
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| Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
| Extent: |
1 photograph |
| Note: |
Tombs Cemeteries Naga (South Asian people) Ethnic group: Naga Ethnic group: Lotha 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 |