Gourds with "horns of increase"
B&W photographic print. 'Gourds with "horns" displayed on poles. The "horns of increase" probably refer to the fact that the taking of heads is held to increase the fertility of the village's crops and its women. See also, PP MS 58 image number P.083 and P.084'
| Date(s) of creation: |
1923-1924 |
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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/LOAA004896 |
| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
| Summary: |
B&W photographic print. 'Gourds with "horns" displayed on poles. The "horns of increase" probably refer to the fact that the taking of heads is held to increase the fertility of the village's crops and its women. See also, PP MS 58 image number P.083 and P.084' |
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| Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
| Extent: |
1 photograph |
| Note: |
Naga (South Asian people) Ethnic group: Naga Ethnic group: Yimchungru 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 |