Antique Naga Headhunters Necklace
Title: Antique Naga Headhunters Necklace
Date/Period: Early to mid 20th century
Origin: Wangcho Naga, Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh, India - Himalaya
Dimension: 17.5 inches long – 800 grams
Material: Buffalo bone and glass beads
Additional Information: Naga - necklace with carved skulls in buffalo bone beads as decoration. The wearer of this necklace thus indicates that he has severed at least one enemy head, thus demonstrating his social status within the Naga tribe. The "Nagas" are an ethnic group with an unmistakable common identity living in northeastern India and Myanmar in a particularly rugged area, in and around the Indian state of Nagaland. They are associated with the Adivasi (scheduled tribes). The Nagas are among the last groups of headhunters in Asia: their courage was measured by the number of severed heads of vanquished warriors belonging to enemy tribes. In the 1930s, most communities converted to Christianity after christian missionaries visited the region.
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Condition Report: Very good for the age, please see all photos to see signs of age and use
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Title: Antique Naga Headhunters Necklace
Date/Period: Early to mid 20th century
Origin: Wangcho Naga, Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh, India - Himalaya
Dimension: 17.5 inches long – 800 grams
Material: Buffalo bone and glass beads
Additional Information: Naga - necklace with carved skulls in buffalo bone beads as decoration. The wearer of this necklace thus indicates that he has severed at least one enemy head, thus demonstrating his social status within the Naga tribe. The "Nagas" are an ethnic group with an unmistakable common identity living in northeastern India and Myanmar in a particularly rugged area, in and around the Indian state of Nagaland. They are associated with the Adivasi (scheduled tribes). The Nagas are among the last groups of headhunters in Asia: their courage was measured by the number of severed heads of vanquished warriors belonging to enemy tribes. In the 1930s, most communities converted to Christianity after christian missionaries visited the region.
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $85.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Italy.
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Very good for the age, please see all photos to see signs of age and use
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