Warrior necklace from Nagaland - Naga - India (No reserve price)

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Warrior necklace from Nagaland, an Indian Naga ceremonial necklace from the late 20th century in good condition, made with carnelian beads, shell and bronze elements, measuring 32 cm high, 20 cm wide, 5 cm deep and weighing 667 g.

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Old Naga Head Hunter Warrior's Ceremonial Necklace. Hand carved tubular Carnelian Beads, Green, Red Trade Beads with inside colors due hand made process. Kauri shells, Bronze plate with tribal design; All Strung on the Original Hand Woven Fiber String. Naga headhunting includes mortification of the rival, ritual violence, cosmological balance, the display of manhood, cannibalism, prestige, and as a means to secure the services of the victim as a slave in the afterlife. The Naga tribes practice headhunting and preserve the heads of enemies as trophies! The Naga hills have been an area of continued resistance as they have long been isolated from all outside cultures. The condition is good. Overall very unique that the pice is still together and in good condition. Dim: 32 x 20 x 5 cm, 667 gram. Tribal used piece. Careful registered sending, combined sending possible.

Tribal used piece.

Old Naga Head Hunter Warrior's Ceremonial Necklace. Hand carved tubular Carnelian Beads, Green, Red Trade Beads with inside colors due hand made process. Kauri shells, Bronze plate with tribal design; All Strung on the Original Hand Woven Fiber String. Naga headhunting includes mortification of the rival, ritual violence, cosmological balance, the display of manhood, cannibalism, prestige, and as a means to secure the services of the victim as a slave in the afterlife. The Naga tribes practice headhunting and preserve the heads of enemies as trophies! The Naga hills have been an area of continued resistance as they have long been isolated from all outside cultures. The condition is good. Overall very unique that the pice is still together and in good condition. Dim: 32 x 20 x 5 cm, 667 gram. Tribal used piece. Careful registered sending, combined sending possible.

Tribal used piece.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Naga
Country of Origin
India
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Carnelian beads, Shell, Bronze, beads
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Warrior necklace from Nagaland
Height
32 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
5 cm
Weight
667 g
The NetherlandsVerified
4810
Objects sold
99.03%
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