Group of men dancing in ceremonial dress
B&W photographic print. 'The " Moatsu" ceremony takes place immediately after the sowing is finished and is the most popular ceremony of the year. It lasts for six days and is an occasion for dancing, drinking, and general free licence and celebration. '
| Date(s) of creation: |
1919-1920 |
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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/LOAA004544 |
| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
| Summary: |
B&W photographic print. 'The " Moatsu" ceremony takes place immediately after the sowing is finished and is the most popular ceremony of the year. It lasts for six days and is an occasion for dancing, drinking, and general free licence and celebration. ' |
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| Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
| Extent: |
1 photograph |
| Note: |
Dance Ceremonies Naga (South Asian people) Ethnic group: Naga Ethnic group: Ao 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 |