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Bust of a Mishmi Female

Marguerite Milward

Indian Museum, Kolkata

Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata, India

Bust of a Mishmi female, made of bronze. The figure has Mongoloid features mainly epicanthic fold in the eyes. Hair is tied on one side of the head. Two large ear studs and a bead necklace worn around the neck are present. The bust is placed on a square stone (granite) pedestal. The Mishmi community lives in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

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  • Title: Bust of a Mishmi Female
  • Creator: Mrs. Marguerite Milward
  • Date: 20th Century
  • Location: India.
  • Physical Dimensions: Height- 50.5 cm; Width- 23.5 cm; Thickness- 24 cm (front to back width)
  • Type: Effigy
Indian Museum, Kolkata

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