B&W photographic print. 'A carved post with three forks, commemorating a ceremony (genna). The word genna was used by many contemporary ethnographers to describe any type of ritual. It is probably derived from the Angami word kenna.'
Kuki (people) "genna" post, ritual post
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- Dates of Creation1924
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Ethnic group: Chin
Ethnic group: Thado Chin
Genna is a Naga word for 'feast'
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9.5 x 7 cm
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