Head Ornament

A104

From: India | Nerhama

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Lesu Rami
Object Number A104
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Angami
Provenience India | Nerhama
Section Asian
Materials Bone | Horn (animal part) | Wood | Wool
Description

Lesu rami. Two segments of horn attached to a wood piece in the shape of a face. The front has alternating bands of red and blue felt towards the bases of the horns. Perforations are made along the exterior edge of the horns. Padded ring is attached to the back of the face.

Height 24 cm
Width 34 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Henry Furness 3rd, Hiram M. Hiller, and Alfred Craven Harrison Jr., 1900

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