Zemanek-Münster

Torque of a warrior ·  India, Naga · ID: 3039142

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Size
D: 15 cm
D: 5.9 inch

Description

brass, decorated with engraved spiral ornaments, with patina;
the heavy neck ornament is part of the ceremonial outfit of a warrior. The discs decorated with spirals are considered symbols of human heads. In connection with head-hunting tradition.


The object Torque of a warrior with the object ID 3039142 was last part of the auction 83rd Tribal Art Auction at May 28, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 62.

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Comparing literature

Jacobs, Julian, The Nagas, London 1990, p. 259


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