Picture "Holy Family"
The Christian missionary work of the Naga by American Baptists began in the slipstream of British colonialism in the second half of the 19th century, while the Catholic mission did not begin until the middle of the 20th century.The mission was a rapid and resounding success: Whereas in 1881 only 13 Christians were counted, today practically all Naga call themselves such; only a handful of old people in remote villages still count themselves as belonging to the old religion.Today, Christianity is no longer seen as a religion from abroad, but rather as the basis of a collective identity for all Naga. It unites the various tribes into a single entity and thus overcomes traditional local identities.
The Christian missionary work of the Naga by American Baptists began in the slipstream of British colonialism in the second half of the 19th century, while the Catholic mission did not begin until the middle of the 20th century.The mission was a rapid and resounding success: Whereas in 1881 only 13 Christians were counted, today practically all Naga call themselves such; only a handful of old people in remote villages still count themselves as belonging to the old religion.Today, Christianity is no longer seen as a religion from abroad, but rather as the basis of a collective identity for all Naga. It unites the various tribes into a single entity and thus overcomes traditional local identities.
Collector:
Christian Schicklgruber DNB
Entry Date:
2007
Object Name
Bild Heilige Familie
Culture
Nagaland
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Invs.
186079
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