Mithun (Siel) was used as bride price by the Hmar tribe

[caption id="attachment_664" align="aligncenter" width="520"] Mithun (Siel in Hmar) is one of the most important animals associated with the Hmar tribe. It used to be a medium of bride price in ancient times but their numbers have come down drastically in Hmar Hills. There are just a few ones left and this mithun is from in Parvachawm village. Photo contributed by Lts Tusing.[/caption]