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Rawangs are one of the six Kachin stocks. Some British records refer to them as
"Nungs". Rawangs live mainly in Northern Kachin State in the Hukaung Valley,
the upper reaches of the Malihka river, Hkaunglanfu region in the Putao
district. The chieftains wear cane hats decorated with the tusks of wild boars.
The dominant colour of their dress in black. Both sexes usually wear small cane
rings or hoops around their upper calf area of the legs. In olden days
everybody wore earrings of either silver or brass.
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Agriculture is the main livelihood of the Rawangs but also engage in animal
husbandry; the animals are usually pigs, poultry and oxens. Horns, skins and
tusks of the various animals are usually sold. "Ma Chit U" (Fritillaria royeli)
is highly valued and also commands the highest price. Other herbs, medicinal
plants and many local forest-produce are also traded as they can be used to
cure various ailments.
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The name of the tribe must be included when naming new-born babies.
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A Rawang chieftain in full dress. Only the chiefs have the right to wear hats
studded with wild boar tusks.
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