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

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.