Carved stone at Peisa
B&W photographic print. 'A rough, low relief carving of a human figure, said to represent the lady love of the man who carved it. It is thought to be one of the very few existing stones carved by Nagas. In 1927 it was said to be about a hundred years old. '
| Date(s) of creation: |
15 March 1927 |
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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/LOAA005201 |
| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
| Summary: |
B&W photographic print. 'A rough, low relief carving of a human figure, said to represent the lady love of the man who carved it. It is thought to be one of the very few existing stones carved by Nagas. In 1927 it was said to be about a hundred years old. ' |
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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: Zeme Naga Paisa is alternatively known as Peisia. Presumed to be Natun Paisa, but might be Purana Paisa, slightly to the northwest at latitude 25.068026, longitude 93.145347 |
| 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 |