Eastern Rengma Morung

B&W photographic print. 'Huge grass tassels hang from the eaves of the Morung (bachelor's dormitory) and the centre post is richly carved. An enormous vat, probably for rice beer (zu) stands in front.'


Date(s) of creation: [1919-1937]
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist
URL: http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA004972
URL Description: Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections

Summary: B&W photographic print. 'Huge grass tassels hang from the eaves of the Morung (bachelor's dormitory) and the centre post is richly carved. An enormous vat, probably for rice beer (zu) stands in front.'
Main author: Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist
Extent: 1 photograph
Note: Dormitories
Naga (South Asian people)
Ethnic group: Naga
Ethnic group: Eastern Rengma Naga
Ethnic group: Rengma Naga
Ethnic group: Pochuri 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