Nagaland : Authentic Konyak Naga 4 Head Brass Trophy Pendant #618 beaded_design the way deer's ears stick

the way deer's ears stick out like parabolic satellite dishes when their attention is attracted

all of various skills

Festival choker of less common light mustard beads with interesting z shaped patterning of bead work in center sections

The piece has 47 strands of beads

Nagaland : Authentic Konyak Naga 4 Head Brass Trophy Pendant #618 beaded_design the way deer's ears stickNagaland 618. Authentic Konyak 4 head Brass Trophy Pendant. Symbolic of a headhunter having taken or participated in raids where four heads of enemy tribes or villages were taken. Necklace of high value blue and topaz color glass padre beads and orange tile beads. The piece is 18 inches long and in very good condition considering its use and age which estimated early to mid 19th century. There is also a great patina on the pendant and apparent ware