Ornement de cheveux d'un guerrier · Inde, Naga, Konyak · ID: 3048303
Vendu
1 000 €
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.
Still dating back to the time of headhunting, the carved heads provide information about the number of heads taken by the wearer.
Littérature comparée
Draguet, Michel, Naga, Brussels 2018, p. 212