ITANAGAR, 29 Sep: A man from Kurung Kumey district has donated nine traditional Nyishi ornaments to the Tribal Heritage Museum at the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University.

The ornaments, donated by Tarh Sonam, a skilled artisan and craftsman with expertise in traditional Nyishi ornament-making, include hokhi or hoksi (hiiya), two raou hiiya, koji (bangle), chargin, junghang, rinio, dumpin (female headgear), and longchi. The items are made from materials such as bronze, bell metal (tallu metal), and brass.

The collection is expected to serve as an important resource for students, researchers, and visitors to learn about traditional Nyishi ornaments and indigenous craftsmanship, apart from contributing to the preservation and documentation of Nyishi traditional craftsmanship and material heritage.