A Naga headhunter head-taking status trophy with four heads. Supported by two strands of trade beads.
KONYAK PEOPLE, OF THE MON AND TUENSANG DISTRICTS, Nagaland, northeastern India / Burma.
LOST WAX CAST BRASS
This is a very early piece showing great wear of use.
DIMENSIONS: WIDTH BRASS ORNAMENT—6 ¼ INCHES
LENGTH EACH STRING OF TRADE BEADS—8 INCHES
Ref: THE NAGAS-HILL PEOPLES OF NORTHEAST INDIA
PP 253—254--257---Julian Jacobs