Portrait of the wife and daughter of the Gaonbura of Wangla

Scope and Content

B&W photographic print. 'Wife and daughter of the Gaonbura (administrative post) of Wangla. They are on the sitting-out platform of their house on which most daily activity takes place, the windowless interiors of the dwellings being very dark. The daughter wears a brief wrap skirt, numerous metal arm ornaments and many bead neacklaces. The wife has a baby on her back.'

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Note

Ethnic group: Naga

Ethnic group: Konyak Naga

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

9.5 x 7 cm

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by J.P. Mills