Headhunters warrior necklace - Naga - India (No reserve price)
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This good-condition Naga warrior necklace from India dates to the late 20th century and features carved shell and carnelian beads.
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Authentic Naga Head Hunter Warrior’s Ceremonial Necklace.
Hand carved shells at the collar, hand carved tubular Carnelian Beads, Blue, Yellow, Orange, unknown material, possibly Amber? Trade Beads, Hand Carved Tubular Shell Beads, Hand Carved Bone Spacers; All Strung on the Original Hand Woven Fiber String with a amulet as centerpiece.
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 very good, very unique that the piece is still together and in good condition.
Tribal used piece.
Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible.
Authentic Naga Head Hunter Warrior’s Ceremonial Necklace.
Hand carved shells at the collar, hand carved tubular Carnelian Beads, Blue, Yellow, Orange, unknown material, possibly Amber? Trade Beads, Hand Carved Tubular Shell Beads, Hand Carved Bone Spacers; All Strung on the Original Hand Woven Fiber String with a amulet as centerpiece.
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 very good, very unique that the piece is still together and in good condition.
Tribal used piece.
Careful registered sending, combined shipping possible.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Naga
Country of Origin
India
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Carnelian beads, Bronze, Shell
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Headhunters warrior necklace
Height
30 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Weight
206 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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