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Monsang village council and its administrative functions and selection

Waanglar Somie
A Monsang Naga village is a closely-knit political institution. Every Monsang village has its own indigenous institution which looks after the well-being of the village. It comprises of fifteen (15) leaders and the institution is called ‘Khuwngsang’ meaning the village council. The elected members of the village council are known as ‘Khuwpuh Chiipuh’ meaning village protector. The Monsang village chief is called ‘Eruwngpa’.

Waanglar Somie
A Monsang Naga village is a closely-knit political institution. Every Monsang village has its own indigenous institution which looks after the well-being of the village. It comprises of fifteen (15) leaders and the institution is called ‘Khuwngsang’ meaning the village council. The elected members of the village council are known as ‘Khuwpuh Chiipuh’ meaning village protector. The Monsang village chief is called ‘Eruwngpa’.

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Material culture and subsistence practices of Monsang Naga society: Continuity and change

(Contd from previous issue) Bukang Bukang is a round-shaped carrying basket used by women. They are basically of two types. The bukang used for fishing is different from bukang meant for carrying fire-wood. Though both are more or less of the same shape and size, the bukang used for catching fish is close-knitted with small […]

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(Contd from previous issue) Bukang Bukang is a round-shaped carrying basket used by women. They are basically of two types. The bukang used for fishing is different from bukang meant for carrying fire-wood. Though both are more or less of the same shape and size, the bukang used for catching fish is close-knitted with small […]

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Material culture and subsistence practices of Monsang Naga society: Continuity and change

(Contd from previous issue) The other implication of this practice was that this constituted proof or testimony to the kind of animal killed by the individual or groups. This was necessary because, in case any type of allegations of stealing an animal was levied by other villagers, the close relatives, or for that matter the […]

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(Contd from previous issue) The other implication of this practice was that this constituted proof or testimony to the kind of animal killed by the individual or groups. This was necessary because, in case any type of allegations of stealing an animal was levied by other villagers, the close relatives, or for that matter the […]

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The post Material culture and subsistence practices of Monsang Naga society: Continuity and change appeared first on The Sangai Express.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/material-culture-subsistence-practices-monsang-naga-society-continuity-change/