Portrait of a Yashila of Mangaki

B&W photographic print. 'Yashila standing beside her house. She wears heavy crystal ear-rings, and a head fillet signifying that she is betrothed.'


Date(s) of creation: 1918-1923
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist
URL: http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA004535
URL Description: Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections

Summary: B&W photographic print. 'Yashila standing beside her house. She wears heavy crystal ear-rings, and a head fillet signifying that she is betrothed.'
Main author: Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist
Extent: 1 photograph
Note: Jewelry
Naga (South Asian people)
Ethnic group: Naga
Ethnic group: Northern Sangtam Naga
Ethnic group: Sangtam 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