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Warriors hair ornament, India, Naga, Konyak, Size: L: 40 cm (L: 15.7 inch), ID: 3051159
Warriors hair ornament, India, Naga, Konyak, Size: L: 40 cm (L: 15.7 inch), ID: 3051159 - 2/4 Warriors hair ornament, India, Naga, Konyak, Size: L: 40 cm (L: 15.7 inch), ID: 3051159 - 3/4 Warriors hair ornament, India, Naga, Konyak, Size: L: 40 cm (L: 15.7 inch), ID: 3051159 - 4/4
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Lot 258
Auction 103

Warriors hair ornament ·  India, Naga, Konyak · ID: 3051159

sold EUR 450
Provenance
Erwin & Susanne Melchardt, Vienna, Austria
Size
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.

Comparing literature

Jacobs, Julian, The Nagas, London 1990, p. 215

Asia

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