Ran-thok and Ling-chhom: indigenous grinding stones of Shertukpen tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, India

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  • Norbu Jamchu Thongdok Rajiv Gandhi University
  • Gibji Nimasow Rajiv Gandhi University
  • Oyi Dai Nimasow Rajiv Gandhi University

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https://doi.org/10.2218/jls.5390

Resumo

The Shertukpens are an Indigenous tribal group inhabiting the western and southern parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. They are accomplished carvers of carving wood and stone. This paper reports on the use of traditional grinding stone implements, ran-thok (grinding stone) and ling-chhom (nutting stone) for the grinding and nutting of grains, fruits, rhizomes, and other food products. These grinding implements are examples of endangered material culture, the use of which may produce better quality flour from both nutritional and gustatory perspectives.

Biografias do Autor

  • Norbu Jamchu Thongdok, Rajiv Gandhi University

    Research Scholar, Department of Geography

  • Oyi Dai Nimasow, Rajiv Gandhi University

    Assistant Professor, Department of Botany

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15-Mar-2022

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Ran-thok and Ling-chhom: indigenous grinding stones of Shertukpen tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, India. (2022). Journal of Lithic Studies, 9(1), 17 p. https://doi.org/10.2218/jls.5390