The Nagas

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1970-09-02:1970-09-02 Wakching naga films C46239.jpg naga films C46239.jpg naga films C46239.jpg naga films C46239.jpg nagafilmsC46239.jpg nagafilmsC46239.jpg child with baby on its back films Konyak Wakching Furer-Haimendorf C.F. 1970-09-02:1970-09-02 private collection films child with baby on..
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1970-08-15:1970-08-15 Haflong naga films C46269.jpg naga films C46269.jpg naga films C46269.jpg naga films C46269.jpg nagafilmsC46269.jpg nagafilmsC46269.jpg girl in market at Haflong films Haflong Furer-Haimendorf C.F. 1970-08-15:1970-08-15 private collection films girl in market at Haflong ..
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1970-08-13:1970-08-13 Asalu naga films C46277.jpg naga films C46277.jpg naga films C46277.jpg naga films C46277.jpg nagafilmsC46277.jpg nagafilmsC46277.jpg ruined building, once the British headquarters, at Asalu films Asalu Furer-Haimendorf C.F. 1970-08-13:1970-08-13 private collection films ..
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1970-08-01:1970-08-31 naga films C46283.jpg naga films C46283.jpg naga films C46283.jpg naga films C46283.jpg nagafilmsC46283.jpg nagafilmsC46283.jpg two boys outside morung with large memorial stone in front films Furer-Haimendorf C.F. 1970-08-01:1970-08-31 private collection films two boys ..
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1970-01-01:1970-12-31 Tang field recordings of Naga song and conversation sound Konyak Tang 1970-09-06:1970-09-06 Furer-Haimendorf Christoph 1970-01-01:1970-12-31 information from source unless otherwise stated Caption:men talking in the Ang's house nagasoundU23300.mp3 Caption:men singing in the ..
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1970-01-01:1970-12-31 Tang field recordings of Naga song and conversation sound Konyak Tang 1970-09-07:1970-09-07 Furer-Haimendorf Christoph 1970-01-01:1970-12-31 information from source unless otherwise stated Caption:men firing guns during a mock head-hunting dance nagasoundU26473.mp3 Caption:men..
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1970-01-01:1970-12-31 naga sound U30960.mp3 Hajaichak (Hasoichak) naga sound U30960.mp3 naga sound U30960.mp3 naga sound U30960.mp3 nagasoundU30960.mp3 nagasoundU30960.mp3 field recordings of Naga song and conversation men and girls singing to a drum and cymbal accompaniment while dancing sound ..
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1970-01-01:1970-12-31 Wakching field recordings of Naga song and conversation sound Konyak Wakching 1970-08-31:1970-08-31 Furer-Haimendorf Christoph 1970-01-01:1970-12-31 information from source unless otherwise stated Caption:girls singing, accompanied by drumming nagasoundU32757.mp3 Caption:boys ..
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Liplung Shoupa 1970-01-01:1970-12-31 naga sound U43996.mp3 Wakching naga sound U43996.mp3 naga sound U43996.mp3 naga sound U43996.mp3 nagasoundU43996.mp3 nagasoundU43996.mp3 field recordings of Naga song and conversation Liplung singing in Shoupa's house sound Liplung Shoupa Konyak Wakching 1970..
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Likau Mawang 1970-01-01:1970-12-31 naga sound U46340.mp3 Longkhai naga sound U46340.mp3 naga sound U46340.mp3 naga sound U46340.mp3 nagasoundU46340.mp3 nagasoundU46340.mp3 field recordings of Naga song and conversation Haimendorf talking with the widow of Mawang, Ang of Longkai sound Likau ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection leave Shillong diaries 1970-08-12:1970-08-12 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Haflong, 12th August The morning was rainy, but by the time we left Shillong at 8.45 am the weather had improved, and in the course of our journey there ..
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Lahkar private collection 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next travel in two jeeps Furer-Haimendorf Previous 5 travel in two jeeps diaries Lahkar 1970-08-12:1970-08-12 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection We were travelling in two jeeps, one sent from Haflong and one - an UNICEF ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection journey through Jaintia country diaries 1970-08-12:1970-08-12 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection We followed the road to Silchar as far as U. Manlang where I had been on my visit to the potters' village. From there the road runs ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection deserted country diaries Jaintia 1970-08-12:1970-08-12 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection The country through which we passed is extraordinarily empty, the villages of the Jaintias are small and far between. Here and there one sees ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Kopili R. crossing Kopili river by ferry diaries Kopili R. 1970-08-12:1970-08-12 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection At about 1 pm we reached the Kopili River and crossed it on a ferry. nagafilmsC29633.jpg nagafilmsC29634.jpg nagafilms..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection fine views diaries 1970-08-12:1970-08-12 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection After lunch we followed a narrow but good road leading across a large grassy plateau. After some time we came to a drop from which we had a wonderful view over..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Dimasa village diaries Dimasa 1970-08-12:1970-08-12 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Soon afterwards we entered a zone of tropical forest very much like the one of the Konyak country. nagafilmsC29645.jpg A small shop above the road ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Dihong R. across the Dihong river on a ferry diaries Dihong R. 1970-08-12:1970-08-12 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection We crossed the Dihong on a ferry nagafilmsC29646.jpg nagafilmsC29647.jpg nagafilmsC29648.jpg nagafilmsC29649.jpg ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Haflong arrive at Haflong in the dark diaries Haflong 1970-08-12:1970-08-12 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection It was getting dark and the road led downwards mainly through forest. We crossed a railway line and then rose on many bends ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Haflong inspection bungalow and officials diaries Haflong 1970-08-12:1970-08-12 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection The Circuit House lies at the highest point on a beautiful spot. It is cool and very pleasant. There are electric lights..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Haflong plans of tour diaries Haflong 1970-08-13:1970-08-13 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Haflong, 13th August Last night we discussed my programme and decided that after August 15th, the Independence Day, I would go to Laisong, ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Haflong through country near Haflong diaries Haflong 1970-08-13:1970-08-13 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection All the officials I had met last night came this morning and we went in three vehicles (two would have done too!) first to ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Longkai rivalry over recruits to morungs diaries Zemi Longkai 1970-08-13:1970-08-13 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection From Mahur we drove past a camp of the military police to a nearby Zemi village called Longkai . A jeep track leads ..
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Lahkar private collection Asalu 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next relics of British headquarters , but absence of spirit Furer-Haimendorf Previous Zemi 5 relics of British headquarters , but absence of spirit diaries Lahkar Zemi Asalu 1970-08-13:1970-08-13 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 ..
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Doalagupu Mr. private collection Waphu (Bara Wapu) 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next Dimasa village with morung Furer-Haimendorf Previous Dimasa 5 Dimasa village with morung diaries Doalagupu Mr. Dimasa Waphu (Bara Wapu) 1970-08-14:1970-08-14 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Waphu (Bara Wapu) weaving , interior of Dimasa house diaries Dimasa Waphu (Bara Wapu) 1970-08-14:1970-08-14 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection The interior of the houses, not to be entered with shoes, is outstandingly clean, with a ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Waphu (Bara Wapu) clan system diaries Dimasa Waphu (Bara Wapu) 1970-08-14:1970-08-14 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection I found out a little bit about the male and female clans. There is no doubt about their existence, and the ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Waphu (Bara Wapu) transplanting of rice seedlings diaries Dimasa Waphu (Bara Wapu) 1970-08-14:1970-08-14 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Afterwards we went to the fields and I filmed the transplanting of the young rice by some girls..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Haflong Independence day celebrations diaries Haflong 1970-08-15:1970-08-15 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Haflong, 15th August This morning I watched the Independence Day parade and hoisting of the National Flag by the Education ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Haflong weekly market at Haflong diaries Haflong 1970-08-15:1970-08-15 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Later we went to the bazaar where there was the weekly market of Haflong, held every Saturday. There was a great mixture of types..
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Hagsari Mr. private collection Haflong 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next conversation with the Minister Furer-Haimendorf Previous 5 conversation with the Minister diaries Hagsari Mr. Haflong 1970-08-15:1970-08-15 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Afterwards we went to see ..
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Lahkar private collection Jatinga 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next a model village Furer-Haimendorf Previous Dimasa Jaintia 5 a model village diaries Lahkar Dimasa Jaintia Jatinga 1970-08-15:1970-08-15 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection In the afternoon we went to Jatinga, ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection cutting pineapple diaries Dimasa 1970-08-15:1970-08-15 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection (32) We went with him to the plantation which was in dense jungle, the pineapple being planted in the deep shade of trees of medium height. The ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection success of Jaintia diaries Dimasa 1970-08-15:1970-08-15 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection It is remarkable that immigrants from the Jaintia Hills who came 65 years ago without capital or special equipment, could make such a success in..
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Bordolai private collection 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next drive to Laisong village Furer-Haimendorf Previous Zemi 5 drive to Laisong village diaries Bordolai Zemi 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong I.B., 16th August This morning I parted ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection arrival at police post diaries Zemi 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection The climb was steep and hot, but not very long. After passing through some forest we emerged on a ridge. To the left was the Zemi village of ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong arrival at Laisong , appearance of village diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection After the lunch we went for a first visit to the village. I was delighted by its appearance. There are ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong clothing and interior of morungs diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Two men in dark loin cloths and wearing ornaments of boar's tusks sat in front of one of the (34) morungs. One of ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong morungs attached to private house ; sick woman diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection The unusual feature of these morungs is that at the back the morung adjoins a private house. Our guide..
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Graham Bower private collection Laisong 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next fond memories of British rule Furer-Haimendorf Previous Zemi 5 fond memories of British rule diaries Graham Bower Zemi Laisong 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection After a little ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong visits to morungs diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection We then went to another morung and finally to the third, - each has a separate name. The Longkai story of the selection of boys was..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong girls in tribal dress diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Saw a photograph of several girls in perfect tribal dress. People do not seem to be shy. Next R71132 R71132 Previous R71130 ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong tombs on platforms diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection There are tombs as well as square stone platforms in the central street. The latter are being put up by rich men to gain prestige..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong a service in the Christian village diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection From the main village we went down a steep path to the Christian village, as we (35) approached we heard drumming ..
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Bower Etna private collection Laisong 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next tea with a missionary Furer-Haimendorf Previous Zemi 5 tea with a missionary diaries Bower Etna Zemi Laisong 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Then I noticed an Indian woman in a ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong the inspection bungalow diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-16:1970-08-16 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection From the bridge it is only a few minutes to the Inspection Bungalow. Not well situated and now close to a P.W.D. camp, - ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong a sunny day diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-17:1970-08-17 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection (36) Laisong, I.B., 17th August I slept well and woke early to find that it was once more a sunny day. We had breakfast with toast made ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong climb to the village diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-17:1970-08-17 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Soon after 8 am we started for the village, but it is a long and hot climb up a sunny slope, and I felt that the distance ..
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Deusuba private collection Laisong 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next a list of clans and the founding of morung Furer-Haimendorf Previous Zemi 5 a list of clans and the founding of morung diaries Deusuba Zemi Laisong 1970-08-17:1970-08-17 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong making fire diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-17:1970-08-17 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection As we sat in the morung I noticed some implements stuck into the rafters of the very high roof, and inaccessible except by a ladder. I ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong spinning cotton diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-17:1970-08-17 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Most people were on the jhums, and there was little to see. Yet I managed to film a woman spinning cotton with the simple machine ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong a thunderstorm diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-17:1970-08-17 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection We had brought lunch with us, and Bordolai thought we should not eat it in front of the boys in the morung, as there would not be ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong to the inspection bungalow diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-17:1970-08-17 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection At about 3 pm we went to the morung and I persuaded Deusuba to accompany us to the Inspection Bungalow. We had feared that..
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Deusuba of Laisong Easoing of Laisong private collection Laisong 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next row of stones representing sexual conquests Furer-Haimendorf Previous Zemi 5 row of stones representing sexual conquests diaries Deusuba of Laisong Easoing of Laisong Zemi Laisong 1970-08-17:1970-08-..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong a clear evening diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-17:1970-08-17 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection We reached the bungalow without having got wet, and now it is a clear evening with a bright full moon. Next R71145 R71145 Previous ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong mobility and settlement diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-17:1970-08-17 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Over tea we did some work with Deusuba and he proved a good informant. I started by asking him about mobility. It is possible..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong up to village of Laisong diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-18:1970-08-18 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection (38) Laisong, I.B., 18th August A brilliant morning followed by a sunny and very hot day. We left for the village before 8 ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong film of stones representing sexual conquests diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-18:1970-08-18 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Passing the row of stones which are the tallies of the amatory successes of a Zemi, I filmed and ..
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Namkia private collection Laisong 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next discussion of land ownership Furer-Haimendorf Previous Zemi 5 discussion of land ownership diaries Namkia Zemi Laisong 1970-08-18:1970-08-18 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection In the morung we found a few ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong marriage, divorce and bride price diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-18:1970-08-18 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection (39) We also talked about marriage. There is a custom of paying a bride price, - up to Rs 600- at present. Divorce ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong sexual relations before marriage and girl's dormitories diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-18:1970-08-18 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Girls can have lovers before they are married, and relationships are forged in the girls' ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong a meeting to encourage school attendance diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-18:1970-08-18 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection This afternoon was spent entirely in attending a meeting called by a party of officials who had come from ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Hajaichak (Hasoichak) setting off on trail to another village diaries Zemi Hajaichak (Hasoichak) 1970-08-19:1970-08-19 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Hasoichak, 19th August Again there has been a brilliantly fine day. Yesterday we ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Hajaichak (Hasoichak) houses , granaries and morungs diaries Zemi Hajaichak (Hasoichak) 1970-08-19:1970-08-19 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection A gaonbura in red cloth and another man received us in true Naga style with a chicken in a..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Hajaichak (Hasoichak) a traditional village diaries Zemi Hajaichak (Hasoichak) 1970-08-19:1970-08-19 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Hosaichak is entirely traditional and cannot have looked very different when it was founded by men ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Hajaichak (Hasoichak) land rights diaries Zemi Hajaichak (Hasoichak) 1970-08-19:1970-08-19 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection The problem of land rights is still somewhat obscure, but I am getting a little nearer to an understanding. ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Hajaichak (Hasoichak) gods diaries Zemi Hajaichak (Hasoichak) 1970-08-19:1970-08-19 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection I also broached the question of gods. Tingwang is, as it seems, the major god, and most sacrifices are given to him...
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Kepelo (Kepalo) a fine morung diaries Zemi Kepelo (Kepalo) 1970-08-19:1970-08-19 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection In the afternoon we went to Kepalo, on the top of the hill above Hosaichak. It is a colony of Hosaichak, but much more ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Kepelo (Kepalo) feast to initiate the rice harvest diaries Zemi Kepelo (Kepalo) 1970-08-19:1970-08-19 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection In front of one of the morungs are two crossed posts with the fresh head of a buffalo and a cow or..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Kepelo (Kepalo) Hkakngui festival to drive out ghosts of dead is abandoned diaries Zemi Kepelo (Kepalo) 1970-08-19:1970-08-19 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Kepalo, though a colony of Hasoichak is probably one of the old village-..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Hajaichak (Hasoichak) arrange for a dance diaries Zemi Hajaichak (Hasoichak) 1970-08-19:1970-08-19 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Tonight the gaonburas of Hasoichak said that they wanted to show me a dance, and we arranged that it ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Hajaichak (Hasoichak) Zemi dancing, not very successful diaries Zemi Hajaichak (Hasoichak) 1970-08-20:1970-08-20 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Hasoichak, 20th August The dance was a disaster in every way. Only two men, without ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Nenglo (Linglopunga) landholding and migrations diaries Zemi Nenglo (Linglopunga) 1970-08-20:1970-08-20 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Very depressed by the apparent end of my filming, I walked up to Linglopunga, the village to the..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Nenglo (Linglopunga) rice beer offered diaries Zemi Nenglo (Linglopunga) 1970-08-20:1970-08-20 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection A friendly man in a house offered us rice-beer served in newly made banana leaf-cups. Next R71164 R71164 ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Hajaichak (Hasoichak) a fine village diaries Zemi Hajaichak (Hasoichak) 1970-08-20:1970-08-20 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection We returned very favourably impressed by this village, and I feel that Hasoichak would be a very suitable ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Nenglo (Linglopunga) letters about defective camera diaries Zemi Nenglo (Linglopunga) 1970-08-20:1970-08-20 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection While we sat in the Linglopunga morung a peon from Haflong arrived with a sealed letter from..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong Bagan cattle, and soft fruit growing diaries Zemi Laisong Bagan 1970-08-20:1970-08-20 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection In the afternoon we went along the road to Laisong Bagan, a small relatively new village inhabited by 11 ..
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Perry private collection Laisong Bagan 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 diaries Next a Christian village ; fading memory of Europeans Furer-Haimendorf Previous Zemi 5 a Christian village ; fading memory of Europeans diaries Perry Zemi Laisong Bagan 1970-08-20:1970-08-20 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 ..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong tour along ridge diaries Zemi Laisong 1970-08-21:1970-08-21 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Laisong, I.B. 21st August This morning we sent our loads early to Laisong, and ourselves went on a tour of the villages on the ridge..
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1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection Nenglo (Nionglopunga) blacksmith using bellows diaries Zemi Nenglo (Nionglopunga) 1970-08-21:1970-08-21 Furer-Haimendorf 1970-08-12:1970-09-09 private collection At first we climbed to the village of Nionglopunga (apparently not Linglopunga) as I had thought..
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