Naga Brass Face Pendant Necklace 42 Inch
Necklace Size: 42 inches with pendant 34 without pendant
Description
Naga jewelry is intricate and orderly, crafted from diverse materials like glass, shell, stone, teeth, and more. These are fashioned into various ornaments including pendants, necklaces, and bracelets. Glass beads, primarily from Assam, form the core of Naga jewelry, sometimes supplemented by Venetian and Czech beads. Carnelian beads and cowrie shells from Gujarat are also used.
Ornamentation serves as a means for the Naga to express identity and social status, with brass and bronze pendants historically awarded to skilled warriors. The Naga were once head-hunters; traditionally, pendants like this one were worn to indicate how many heads the wearer had taken. Today this practice has died out and the pendants are used for decoration.
Made with a variety of glass beads, brass pendants, and natural fibers.
Necklace Length with pendant: 42 inches
Necklace Length without pendant: 34 inches
Pendant: 3.5 x 3.5
Bead Size: 6-19mm
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Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Naga
Country of Origin: India
Length Details
Size Details
Pendant Size: 3.5 x 3.5 mm
Material
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
