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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


|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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<li>Fieldwork in remote areas along the Naga–Myanmar border.</li>
<li>Documentation and preservation of oral histories and wartime objects.</li>
<li>Preparation of an illustrated booklet.</li>
<li>Organisation of a workshop and book launch.</li>
<li>Preparation of published articles contributing to academic research.</li>
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War Residues
|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>
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|team=<strong>Kevide Lcho</strong> — Research Assistant<br>
Repurposed Objects and Memories of a Global War along the Highland Naga–Myanmar Border
<strong>Saktum Wonti</strong> — Research Assistant<br>
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<strong>Abigail Thurr</strong> — Research Assistant


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|partnerdetails=The Highland Institute.
Material culture, oral histories, and community memories of World War II in the Naga borderlands.
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|participants=Naga communities along the Naga–Myanmar border.


|knowledgerecords=To be confirmed.


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<li>Illustrated booklet — planned.</li>
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Material culture and oral history
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PLACE
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Naga Hills and communities along the Naga–Myanmar border
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<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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January 2026 – December 2026
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Summary
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This knowledge record documents how World War II is remembered through material objects, oral histories, family histories, and community memories in Naga communities along the Naga–Myanmar border. Wartime remnants such as aircraft parts, military equipment, ammunition, and other artefacts were repurposed for everyday use, creating enduring connections between global conflict and local memory. The record foregrounds community experiences and perspectives on the war.
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The record concerns Naga communities in the borderlands between India and Myanmar. It focuses on community memories of World War II, family histories, lived experiences, survival strategies, and the ways wartime materials became part of domestic, agricultural, and community life. These objects are approached not only as remnants of war but also as carriers of memory, identity, and historical knowledge.
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Material Culture
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Oral History
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Borderland Studies
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World War II
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Heritage and Archives
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Indigenous Histories
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<span style="display:inline-block; background:#e9efe9; border-radius:16px; padding:4px 10px; margin:2px;">
Environmental Humanities
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<strong>Dr Aditya Kiran Kakati</strong><br>
<span style="color:#6c756e;">Project Lead</span>
 
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<strong>Kevide Lcho</strong><br>
<span style="color:#6c756e;">Research Assistant</span>
 
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<strong>Saktum Wonti</strong><br>
<span style="color:#6c756e;">Research Assistant</span>
 
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<strong>Abigail Thurr</strong><br>
<span style="color:#6c756e;">Research Assistant</span>
 
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How the Knowledge Was Produced
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The knowledge is being produced through ethnographic fieldwork in communities along the Naga–Myanmar border, collection of oral histories and life narratives, documentation and photography of wartime artefacts, archival and historical research, community consultations, and knowledge-sharing activities.
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The research brings together material objects and community narratives to examine how wartime experiences continue to be remembered and interpreted.
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[[War Residues: Repurposed Objects and Memories of a Global War along the Highland Naga-Myanmar Border|War Residues: Repurposed Objects and Memories of a Global War along the Highland Naga–Myanmar Border]]
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PROJECT LEAD
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Dr Aditya Kiran Kakati
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The Highland Institute
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Delta on the Move Foundation Limited — Small Grants Scheme
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Main Account
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<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>
 
<p>The record examines these objects not only as material remnants of war but also as carriers of memory, identity, and historical knowledge. Their continued presence in communities creates connections between a global conflict and local histories and lived experiences.</p>
 
<p>Community memories are also preserved through oral histories, family narratives, and accounts of wartime experiences and survival. 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>
 
<p>The research seeks to document these memories before they disappear and contributes to a more community-centred understanding of World War II in the Naga borderlands.</p>
 
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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
Add an appropriate project image when available

Image caption / credit


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.

◎

Objectives

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


◆

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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