Sacrifice at drum, Nankam
B&W photographic print. 'Nangkam is a village with both Mongsen and Chongli Khels. Here the drum stands sheltered under its thatched roof. Offerings are sometimes made to it in times of drought. In this case baskets, possibly containing sacrifices, are hung on the main post.'
| Date(s) of creation: |
[1918-1926] |
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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/LOAA004596 |
| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
| Summary: |
B&W photographic print. 'Nangkam is a village with both Mongsen and Chongli Khels. Here the drum stands sheltered under its thatched roof. Offerings are sometimes made to it in times of drought. In this case baskets, possibly containing sacrifices, are hung on the main post.' |
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| Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
| Extent: |
1 photograph |
| Note: |
Drum Drum 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 |
| Format: | Archive |