Zemanek-Münster

Anthropomorphic head ·  India, Naga · ID: 3050136

Price EUR 450
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance
Provenance
German Collection
Size
H: 7 cm
H: 2.8 inch

Description

wood,

These small head sculptures were worn as chest ornaments by warriors, used to indicate head-taking status. They were attached to head-taker’s baskets as well.


The object Anthropomorphic head with the object ID 3050136 was part of the auction 101st Auction on November 11, 2023, lot number 2 at that time and is currently available for EUR 450 in Open sale.

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Comparing literature

Jacobs, Julian, The Nagas, London 1990, p. 192


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