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Ethnological Museum of Berlin Süd- und Südostasien Naga-Sammlung [I C 28474]
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Warrior Shield (Tsung Kuk)

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Description

The Ao warrior shield is made of mithun hide (mithun is a local buffalo species). Other decorations include tufts of grass and dyed goat hair. Possibly used for ceremonial purposes?

Entry in the historical main catalogue: "Tsung Kuk" leather shield of the Âo
Collector: Ehlers, Otto Ehrenfried

Material/Technique

Mithun hide; plant fiber tassels; dyed hair

Measurements

Height x width x depth: 91 x 38 x 8.5 cm; Weight: 2.2 kg

Links / Documents

Map
Created Created
1851
Ao Naga
India
Collected Collected
1892
Otto Ehrenfried Ehlers
Nagaland
1850 1902
Ethnological Museum of Berlin

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