Body cloth
19./20. Jahrhundert | Galerie Benedikt, Mödling
The cloth was worn by one of the Chakesang Naga, who live in southern Nagaland and northern Manipur. The stylized elephants identify the wearer as a powerful man. Today, such scarves are worn by the few followers of the old religion - the Christian majority, on the other hand, prefers red and black striped scarves.
The cloth was worn by one of the Chakesang Naga, who live in southern Nagaland and northern Manipur. The stylized elephants identify the wearer as a powerful man. Today, such scarves are worn by the few followers of the old religion - the Christian majority, on the other hand, prefers red and black striped scarves.
Acquired by:
Galerie Benedikt, Mödling
Time:
19./20. Jahrhundert
Culture
Indien Nagaland
Material/technology:
Baumwolle Seide
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Subkontinent/Indien/Nagaland
Invs.
178074
