Armbänder
The arm bands from the village of Pangsha were passed down in the family as heirlooms and would only be parted with in times of great need. In 1920, their value was equivalent to that of a Mithun bull. They were not worn in this village, but were strung on a cotton cloth during sacrificial ceremonies and displayed as a sign of prosperity. Other tribes wore them as upper arm bands.
The arm bands from the village of Pangsha were passed down in the family as heirlooms and would only be parted with in times of great need. In 1920, their value was equivalent to that of a Mithun bull. They were not worn in this village, but were strung on a cotton cloth during sacrificial ceremonies and displayed as a sign of prosperity. Other tribes wore them as upper arm bands.
Collector:
Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf (1909 Wien - 1995 London) DNB
Object Name
Armbänder
Culture
Nagaland / Kalyo-Kenggu
Material/technology:
brass
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Invs.
126664_ab
