Warriors hair ornament
India, Naga, Konyak
sold
EUR 450
Provenance
Erwin & Susanne Melchardt, Vienna, AustriaSize
L: 40 cm
L: 15.7 inch
Description
wood, goat hair,
This hair ornament was worn by Konyak men in a bun at the back of the head and was a visible sign of their status as warriors. Dating back to the time of headhunting, the carved heads were supposed to provide information about the number of heads taken by the wearer.