The Nagas: Hill Peoples of Northeast India
by Jacobs, Julian
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- vg+
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About This Item
London: Thames and Hudson, 1990. First edition. Hardcover. vg+. Large Octavo Oblong. 359pp. Original photo-illustrated dustjacket over textured gray cloth with black lettering on spine. Frontispiece photograph. The vibrant material culture of the Nagas, an exotic society in Northeast India, is generously illustrated here in an 170 page appendix of color photographs which display their textiles, basketry, jewelry, weapons, metalwork and carvings. In addition, a wealth of documentary field photographs in b/w and color complements this fascinating look at the Naga Peoples. Includes glossary and bibliography at rear. DJ with light wear. DJ in overall very good, binding and interior in near fine condition.
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- Bookseller
- Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37509
- Title
- The Nagas: Hill Peoples of Northeast India
- Author
- Jacobs, Julian
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - vg+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1990
- Keywords
- Indian culture, weaving, morung, anthropology, ritual world, ritual, weaponry, naga nationalism, reference, color photography, b/w photography
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