Group of people, a woman weaving

B&W photographic print. 'A group of women and children assembled around a woman who is weaving, using a backstrap loom. She is sitting on what appears to be a winnowing tray, and a small basket is beside her.'


Date(s) of creation: 16 March 1927
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist
URL: http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA005166
URL Description: Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections

Summary: B&W photographic print. 'A group of women and children assembled around a woman who is weaving, using a backstrap loom. She is sitting on what appears to be a winnowing tray, and a small basket is beside her.'
Main author: Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist
Extent: 1 photograph
Note: Ethnic group: Chin
Ethnic group: Changsen Thado Chin
Ethnic group: Thado Chin
Nyente is alternatively known as Nengte
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