Head pendant
India, Naga
not available anymore
Provenance
Erwin & Susanne Melchardt, Vienna, AustriaSize
H: 8 cm
H: 3.1 inch
Description
brass,
These small pendants in the shape of anthropomorphic heads were used as chest ornaments by headhunters or attached to headhunters’ baskets. They should indicate the head-taking status of their wearer.