Lamkang Traditonal Knik known as Kniktxil worn by Lamkang women

Photograph of Lamkang [knik txil le mbu laak] a mekhela worn as a wrap around by women, earlier in the olden days worn up to the knee length and now made bigger and worn till the ankle with a scarf. Designed by Donnu Sankhil and this piece is woven by Tony Khular in 1994.
Date: 1980
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about chronic illness

Recording of a group discussion about someone who had been sick in the family. Thangpuii talks about feeling bad about getting sick and causing trouble for the family, and the other family members reassure her that she hasn't caused any trouble and there are plenty of people to take care of her. There is also informal background conversation on the recording.
Date: [1980,1986]
Creator: Rema, C. L.
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
Akha notebook 127 (open access)

Akha notebook 127

Handwritten notes and transcriptions of practices associated with death including chants, rituals, and offerings.
Date: 1980?
Creator: Hansson, Inga-Lill
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library