Phie
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A Phie (/pʰie³³/ ) or Phi is a logdrum which indeed is an enduring and profound signature in 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.[2][3]
Significance
[edit]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]
Usage
[edit]It is beaten with varied rhythms to signal the danger, rare happenings and especially to warn the presence of enemies.[5] It is also use to keep all those who are in the line of duty more vigilant.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Cilture and traditions of the Nagas: Logdrums". gunashekar.tripod.com. Sep 9, 2024.
- ^ "Ciltural mappings of the Khiamniungan Nagas". intangibleheritage.intach.org. Sep 9, 2024.
- ^ "'DSC_2621 Khiamniungan tribe playing their log drum.'". amjshots.in. Sep 9, 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.
- ^ "Social practice of Khiamniungan Naga". archives.palarch.nl. Sep 9, 2024.
- ^ "In a first, women enter Morung, beat log-drum in Wansoi village". www.linkedin.com. Sep 9, 2024.
External links
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Look up Phīe in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.