Phie
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A Phie (/pʰie³³/ ) or Phi is a logdrum which is considered to be the cultural heritage of the Khiamniungans in Northeastern state of Nagaland, India.[1] It is a huge carvings in which multiple men can sit inside in a row, such huge xylophone wasn't found amongst Nagas those times. [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 is brought by menfolk of that particular village which is kept inside the Pou against the wall.[4][5]
Usage
It is beaten with varied rhythms to signal the danger, rare happenings and especially to warn the presence of enemies.[6][7] It is 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.
- ^ "The GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL Vol XCI No 3<4 R.G.S. March 1938 THROUGH THE UNEXPLORED MOUNTAINS OF THE ASSAM-BURMA BORDER CHRISTOPH VON FtJRER-HAIMENDORF,D.Ph.Page12". intangibleheritage.intach.org. Nov 16, 2024.
{{cite web}}: line feed character in|title=at position 5 (help) - ^ "'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.
External links
Look up Phīe in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.