Memorials to dead, Yongiemdi

B&W photographic print. 'So that he will not want for them in the next world, the deceased person's possessions are placed here. They include body cloths, baskets, gourds and dishes.'


Date(s) of creation: November 1922
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist
URL: http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA004685
URL Description: Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections

Summary: B&W photographic print. 'So that he will not want for them in the next world, the deceased person's possessions are placed here. They include body cloths, baskets, gourds and dishes.'
Main author: Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist
Extent: 1 photograph
Note: Memorials
Naga (South Asian people)
Ethnic group: Naga
Ethnic group: Ao Naga
Yong Imit is alternatively known as Yongyimti and Yongiemdi
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