Phie
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A Phie (/pʰie³³/ ) or Phi is a logdrum, a part of the cultural heritage of the Khiamniungans in Northeastern state of Nagaland, India.[1] It is a huge carvings where several men can sit inside in a row. Such huge xylophone wasn't found amongst the Nagas during those early days. [2][3]
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Significance
Logdrum is usually carved faraway from the village. It requires hard work, skills and months to complete the ordeal. Upon completion, it would be brought by entire menfolk of that particular village to keet inside the Pou against the wall.[4][5]
Usage
In those days logdrums were beaten with varied rhythms to signal the danger, rare happenings and especially to warn the presence of enemies.[6][7] It was also use to keep all those who are in the line of duty more vigilant.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Cultural mappings of the Khiamniungan". intangibleheritage.intach.org. Nov 16, 2024.
- ^ "THROUGH THE UNEXPLORED MOUNTAINS OF THE ASSAM-BURMA BORDER CHRISTOPH VON FtJRER-HAIMENDORF,D.Ph.Page12". intangibleheritage.intach.org. Nov 16, 2024.
- ^ "'DSC_2621 Khiamniungan tribe playing their log drum.'". amjshots.in. Sep 9, 2024.
- ^ "traditional art-Khiamniungan Dept if art and culture" (PDF). repository.tribal.gov.in. November 16, 2024.
- ^ "Headhunting Expeditions and Their Significance in the Cultural Identity and Belief System of the Khiamniungan Tribe: An Ethnographic Study of Rituals and Practices Yilobemo". www.academia.edu. Sep 10, 2024.
- ^ "Naga logdrums and the stories they Tell-INDIAN CULTURE". indianculture.gov. November 16, 2024.
- ^ "Social practice of Khiamniungan Naga". archives.palarch.nl. Sep 9, 2024.
- ^ "indigenousnagaland #11 - Naga Xylophones (Log Drum)". steemit.com. Nov 16, 2024.
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