Men’s shawl
Shawl worn by Ao men with a hornbill feather attached to one corner. Wearing such feathers was the preserve of highly respected men. The hornbill has mythical significance for all Naga groups.
Index card:
"Sübu", white shawl. "Süram", shawl. "Selusi", Ao mens’ shawl. "Amarunsua", Ao mens’ shawl. "Ajissu", Ao mens’ shawl. "Numsiro", shawl.
According to Marion Wettstein, Zurich, probably sübangsü, Ao men’s shawl; with feather, 17cm long
Collector: Ehlers, Otto Ehrenfried
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