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Head-taker's drinking vessel (chunga). Carved in relief; on one side a warrior holding an upraised dao and a head in his left hand, small figures either side; on the other side a similar warrior with one small figure. Double wavy lines between the figures symbolise rivers. Uncoloured, decorated with tufts of red goat's hair and bands of red basket-work top and bottom. Seasoned bamboo. Phom-Ao. |
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Limnyu of Mongbyu gave Chisidongbang Ao of Ungr a sample chunga from which he had his first carving, but he developed a quite distinct style. Ungr borders on the Phom country. |