Konyak bronze Headhunter's 15-heads open neck torque - Naga - India (No reserve price)
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A Konyak Naga bronze neck torque from Nagaland, India, dating to the first half of the 20th century, featuring 15 cast trophy heads along the outer edge, an open-collar design, weighing 245 g with dimensions 15 cm by 19 cm, made by lost-wax casting with a dark aged patina and signs of ritual use, and in good condition as an original piece.
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A Konyak Naga heavy cast bronze ritual warrior's neck torque
Nagaland, India - First half 20th Century
An open-collar rigid torque featuring 15 highly stylized, cast trophy heads projecting from the outer edge.
In Naga culture, such torques were prestigious insignia of status and bravery, traditionally worn by successful warriors. The small brass heads serve as symbolic representations of human trophy heads, closely tied to the tribe's historic headhunting practices and ancestral belief systems. 15 is an exceptional high 'head count'.
The piece has been crafted using the traditional lost-wax casting technique, resulting in an individual, expressive character for each face. It has an authentic dark patina with visible signs of ritual use, handling, and age.
Dimensions: 15 cm x 19 cm
Heads Size: Approx. 2 cm each
Weight: 245 grams
Good condition. Retains a deep, untouched oxidized patina with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. No structural damage or modern repairs.
For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully.
Insured shipping.
Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.
A Konyak Naga heavy cast bronze ritual warrior's neck torque
Nagaland, India - First half 20th Century
An open-collar rigid torque featuring 15 highly stylized, cast trophy heads projecting from the outer edge.
In Naga culture, such torques were prestigious insignia of status and bravery, traditionally worn by successful warriors. The small brass heads serve as symbolic representations of human trophy heads, closely tied to the tribe's historic headhunting practices and ancestral belief systems. 15 is an exceptional high 'head count'.
The piece has been crafted using the traditional lost-wax casting technique, resulting in an individual, expressive character for each face. It has an authentic dark patina with visible signs of ritual use, handling, and age.
Dimensions: 15 cm x 19 cm
Heads Size: Approx. 2 cm each
Weight: 245 grams
Good condition. Retains a deep, untouched oxidized patina with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. No structural damage or modern repairs.
For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully.
Insured shipping.
Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Naga
Country of Origin
India
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Konyak bronze Headhunter's 15-heads open neck torque
Height
15 cm
Width
19 cm
Weight
245 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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