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|title=War Residues: Repurposed Objects and Memories of a Global War along the Highland Naga-Myanmar Border
|subtitle=World War II memories, oral histories, and repurposed wartime objects along the Naga–Myanmar border
|description=This project studies how World War II is remembered along the Naga–Myanmar border through objects and oral histories. It examines how wartime materials were repurposed into everyday items and how these objects preserve local memories of the war.


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|projectlead=Dr Aditya Kiran Kakati
|duration=January 2026 – December 2026
|places=Naga–Myanmar border
|funder=Delta on the Move Foundation Limited, Small grants scheme
|partners=The Highland Institute
|projectstatus=To be confirmed


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|overview=The project studies how World War II is remembered along the Naga–Myanmar border through objects and oral histories. Wartime materials such as plane parts and weapons were often repurposed into everyday items, preserving local memories of the war. The project highlights how Naga communities’ stories challenge dominant Western narratives by showing their agency, resourcefulness, and role during the war. As witnesses disappear, the project aims to document these memories through fieldwork in remote areas.
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<div class="warres-kicker">RESEARCH PROJECT</div>
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<div class="warres-title">War Residues</div>
<div class="warres-title-sub">Repurposed Objects and Memories of a Global War along the Highland Naga–Myanmar Border</div>
<div class="warres-hero-description">Material culture, oral histories, and community memories of World War II in the Naga borderlands.</div>
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|objectives=To preserve local histories and present a more inclusive, ground-level understanding of World War II.


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|themes=To be confirmed.
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|methodology=The project documents oral histories and wartime objects through fieldwork in remote areas along the Naga–Myanmar border.
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<div class="warres-info-label">PROJECT LEAD</div>
<div class="warres-info-value">Dr Aditya Kiran Kakati</div>
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|activities=<ul style="margin:0; padding-left:20px;">
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<li>Fieldwork in remote areas along the Naga–Myanmar border.</li>
<div class="warres-info-label">DURATION</div>
<li>Documentation and preservation of oral histories and wartime objects.</li>
<div class="warres-info-value">January 2026 –<br>December 2026</div>
<li>Preparation of an illustrated booklet.</li>
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<li>Organisation of a workshop and book launch.</li>
<li>Preparation of published articles contributing to academic research.</li>
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|outcomesheading=Expected Outcomes
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|outcomes=<p>The project will document and preserve oral histories and wartime objects from the Naga–Myanmar border before they are lost. It will produce an illustrated booklet, organise a workshop and book launch, and contribute to academic research through published articles. Overall, it aims to present a more inclusive and locally grounded understanding of World War II.</p>
<div class="warres-info-label">FUNDER</div>
<div class="warres-info-value">Delta on the Move Foundation Limited<br>Small Grants Scheme</div>
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|team=<strong>Kevide Lcho</strong> — Research Assistant<br>
<div class="warres-info-icon">⌂</div>
<strong>Saktum Wonti</strong> — Research Assistant<br>
<div class="warres-info-label">LEAD INSTITUTION</div>
<strong>Abigail Thurr</strong> — Research Assistant
<div class="warres-info-value">The Highland Institute</div>
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|partnerdetails=The Highland Institute.
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<div class="warres-info-label">STATUS</div>
<div class="warres-info-value">Ongoing</div>
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|participants=Naga communities along the Naga–Myanmar border.
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|knowledgerecords=To be confirmed.


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|publications=<ul style="margin:0; padding-left:20px;">
<li>Illustrated booklet — planned.</li>
<li>Published articles — planned.</li>
</ul>


|filmsmedia=To be confirmed.


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|relatedplaces=To be confirmed.


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|related=To be confirmed.
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<div class="warres-section-icon">✦</div>
<div class="warres-heading">Project Overview</div>
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|sources=<ul style="margin:0; padding-left:20px;">
<li>The Highland Institute, THI Project List: <em>War Residues: Repurposed Objects and Memories of a Global War along the Highland Naga-Myanmar Border</em>.</li>
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<p><strong>War Residues: Repurposed Objects and Memories of a Global War along the Highland Naga–Myanmar Border</strong> is a research project that examines how World War II is remembered and experienced through material objects and oral histories in communities along the Naga–Myanmar border. Led by Dr Aditya Kiran Kakati, the project explores how wartime remnants such as aircraft parts, military equipment, ammunition, and other artefacts were repurposed into everyday objects, creating enduring connections between global conflict and local memory.</p>
|imagerights=To be confirmed.


<p>The project investigates how Naga communities remember the war through lived experiences, family histories, and material culture, offering perspectives that challenge dominant military and Western-centred narratives of World War II. By documenting these memories before they disappear, the project contributes to a more inclusive understanding of the war and its long-term impact on borderland communities.</p>
|editorialnote=This page is based on the THI Project List and is under editorial review.
 
|editorialstatus=PUBLIC — DRAFT
<p>During and after World War II, communities across the Naga Hills and the Naga–Myanmar border encountered significant quantities of military material left behind by Allied and Japanese forces. Many of these objects were repurposed for domestic, agricultural, and community use, becoming embedded within everyday life and local memory.</p>
|lastreviewed=7 October 2026
 
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<p>The project examines these objects not only as material remnants of war but also as carriers of memory, identity, and historical knowledge. Through ethnographic fieldwork and oral history research, the study documents community narratives surrounding wartime experiences, survival strategies, and the continuing significance of war-related objects.</p>
 
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<div class="warres-heading">Objectives</div>
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<div class="warres-number">1</div>
<div>Document and preserve oral histories related to World War II in Naga borderland communities.</div>
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<div class="warres-number-item">
<div class="warres-number">2</div>
<div>Record and analyse wartime objects that have been repurposed for everyday use.</div>
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<div class="warres-number-item">
<div class="warres-number">3</div>
<div>Explore local memories and interpretations of World War II.</div>
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<div class="warres-number-item">
<div class="warres-number">4</div>
<div>Contribute to more inclusive and community-centred histories of the war.</div>
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<div class="warres-number">5</div>
<div>Preserve historical knowledge that is at risk of being lost as eyewitness generations disappear.</div>
</div>
 
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<div class="warres-section-icon">◆</div>
<div class="warres-heading">Research Themes</div>
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<div class="warres-theme">Memory Studies</div>
<div class="warres-theme">Material Culture</div>
 
<div class="warres-theme">Oral History</div>
<div class="warres-theme">Borderland Studies</div>
 
<div class="warres-theme">World War II</div>
<div class="warres-theme">Heritage and Archives</div>
 
<div class="warres-theme">Indigenous Histories</div>
<div class="warres-theme">Environmental Humanities</div>
 
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<div class="warres-heading">Activities</div>
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<div class="warres-activity-card">
<div class="warres-activity-icon">⌖</div>
<div>Ethnographic fieldwork in communities along the Naga–Myanmar border</div>
</div>
 
<div class="warres-activity-card">
<div class="warres-activity-icon">◉</div>
<div>Collection of oral histories and life narratives</div>
</div>
 
<div class="warres-activity-card">
<div class="warres-activity-icon">▣</div>
<div>Documentation and photography of wartime artefacts</div>
</div>
 
<div class="warres-activity-card">
<div class="warres-activity-icon">▤</div>
<div>Archival and historical research</div>
</div>
 
<div class="warres-activity-card">
<div class="warres-activity-icon">◎</div>
<div>Community consultations and knowledge-sharing activities</div>
</div>
 
<div class="warres-activity-card">
<div class="warres-activity-icon">✦</div>
<div>Production of research and public engagement materials</div>
</div>
 
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<div class="warres-heading">Expected Outcomes</div>
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<p>The project will create an important archive of oral histories and material heritage related to World War II in the Naga borderlands. By documenting wartime objects and community memories before they are lost, the research will contribute to preserving local historical knowledge for future generations.</p>
 
<p>Expected outputs include an illustrated booklet, a public workshop and book launch, academic publications, and research materials that highlight local perspectives on the war. The project aims to broaden understandings of World War II by foregrounding community experiences, agency, and resourcefulness within a globally significant historical event.</p>
 
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<div class="warres-section-icon">●</div>
<div class="warres-heading">Research Team</div>
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<div class="warres-avatar">●</div>
<div class="warres-person-name">Dr Aditya Kiran Kakati</div>
<div class="warres-person-role">Project Lead</div>
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<div class="warres-person-name">Kevide Lcho</div>
<div class="warres-person-role">Research Assistant</div>
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<div class="warres-avatar">●</div>
<div class="warres-person-name">Saktum Wonti</div>
<div class="warres-person-role">Research Assistant</div>
</div>
 
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<div class="warres-avatar">●</div>
<div class="warres-person-name">Abigail Thurr</div>
<div class="warres-person-role">Research Assistant</div>
</div>
 
</div>
 
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Latest revision as of 06:52, 7 October 2026



RESEARCH PROJECT

War Residues: Repurposed Objects and Memories of a Global War along the Highland Naga-Myanmar Border

World War II memories, oral histories, and repurposed wartime objects along the Naga–Myanmar border

This project studies how World War II is remembered along the Naga–Myanmar border through objects and oral histories. It examines how wartime materials were repurposed into everyday items and how these objects preserve local memories of the war.

PROJECT IMAGE
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PROJECT LEAD

Dr Aditya Kiran Kakati

DURATION

January 2026 – December 2026

PLACE(S)

Naga–Myanmar border

FUNDER

Delta on the Move Foundation Limited, Small grants scheme

PARTNER INSTITUTIONS

The Highland Institute

PROJECT STATUS

To be confirmed



i

Overview

The project studies how World War II is remembered along the Naga–Myanmar border through objects and oral histories. Wartime materials such as plane parts and weapons were often repurposed into everyday items, preserving local memories of the war. The project highlights how Naga communities’ stories challenge dominant Western narratives by showing their agency, resourcefulness, and role during the war. As witnesses disappear, the project aims to document these memories through fieldwork in remote areas.

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Objectives

To preserve local histories and present a more inclusive, ground-level understanding of World War II.


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Research Themes

To be confirmed.

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Methodology / Research Approach

The project documents oral histories and wartime objects through fieldwork in remote areas along the Naga–Myanmar border.


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Fieldwork Photos / Media

Use only where relevance, consent and rights are clear.


FIELDWORK PHOTO 1

Caption to be added

Photo credit / date

FIELDWORK PHOTO 2

Caption to be added

Photo credit / date

FIELDWORK PHOTO 3

Caption to be added

Photo credit / date

Additional photographs, audio, video, maps or documentation may be linked here.

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Activities

  • Fieldwork in remote areas along the Naga–Myanmar border.
  • Documentation and preservation of oral histories and wartime objects.
  • Preparation of an illustrated booklet.
  • Organisation of a workshop and book launch.
  • Preparation of published articles contributing to academic research.


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Expected Outcomes

The project will document and preserve oral histories and wartime objects from the Naga–Myanmar border before they are lost. It will produce an illustrated booklet, organise a workshop and book launch, and contribute to academic research through published articles. Overall, it aims to present a more inclusive and locally grounded understanding of World War II.


Research Team

Kevide Lcho — Research Assistant
Saktum Wonti — Research Assistant
Abigail Thurr — Research Assistant

Partner Institutions

The Highland Institute.

Participants / Communities

Naga communities along the Naga–Myanmar border.


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Knowledge Records from this Project

To be confirmed.

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Publications

  • Illustrated booklet — planned.
  • Published articles — planned.

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Films & Media

To be confirmed.


Related Places

To be confirmed.

Related Wiki Records

To be confirmed.


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Sources and References

  • The Highland Institute, THI Project List: War Residues: Repurposed Objects and Memories of a Global War along the Highland Naga-Myanmar Border.

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IMAGE RIGHTS / MEDIA CREDITS

To be confirmed.


EDITORIAL NOTE

This page is based on the THI Project List and is under editorial review.

EDITORIAL STATUS

PUBLIC — DRAFT

LAST REVIEWED

7 October 2026


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