Bamboo fence around a tree

B&W photographic print. 'The bamboo structure is built around the trunk of a tree as part of the "place of the first sowing" ceremony. The fence prevents the seed contained inside being eaten by animals.'


Date(s) of creation: 12 March 1927
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist
URL: http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA005200
URL Description: Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections

Summary: B&W photographic print. 'The bamboo structure is built around the trunk of a tree as part of the "place of the first sowing" ceremony. The fence prevents the seed contained inside being eaten by animals.'
Main author: Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist
Extent: 1 photograph
Note: Naga (South Asian people)
Ethnic group: Naga
Ethnic group: Zeme Naga (people)
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