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Ethnological Museum of Berlin Süd- und Südostasien Naga-Sammlung [I C 20105 d]
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Men's Loincloth

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Description

The black loincloth woven from cotton is decorated with cowries, which are used for trading and are a popular decoration for textiles.
The loincloth is worn by men of the Lhota Naga.
Collector: Schönlank, William
Historical description of place of manufacture on the index card is Assam – which is now called Nagaland

Material/Technique

Textile; Bamboo; Kauri

Measurements

Length x width: 32.5 x 30 cm

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