Kuki (people) "genna" post, ritual post
B&W photographic print. 'A carved post with three forks, commemorating a ceremony (genna). The word genna was used by many contemporary ethnographers to describe any type of ritual. It is probably derived from the Angami word kenna.'
| Date(s) of creation: |
1924 |
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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/LOAA004717 |
| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
| Summary: |
B&W photographic print. 'A carved post with three forks, commemorating a ceremony (genna). The word genna was used by many contemporary ethnographers to describe any type of ritual. It is probably derived from the Angami word kenna.' |
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| Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
| Extent: |
1 photograph |
| Note: |
Ceremonies Feasts Naga (South Asian people) Ethnic group: Chin Ethnic group: Thado Chin Genna is a Naga word for 'feast' |
| 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 |