Earring Pair 40972
Naga people, India
Shell, wood, cotton cord, trade beads
19th / early 20th Century
7.3 cm and 7.6 cm (2 7/8 in and 3 in)
Worn primarily by Konyak warriors, these conch shell earrings were ‘tattooed’ with stylized human figures, a motif found on the chests of successful headhunters.
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