Description:

South Asia, Northeastern India / Burma border, Haochong region, Inpui-Naga people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A superb traditional Inpui Naga beaded girdle belt with brass bells, the strands are grouped in rows of about 20 to 25 strands, divided by 10 carved bovine bone spacers, and nine brass bells dangle from the lower edge. The beads and bells are strung on cotton cords that form a loop clasp with a bone button. This may have been worn at the waist or as a collar necklace, and historical photos show traditional Naga tribespeople wearing similar bell and bead adornments both ways. Purportedly this piece was collected in Burma directly from a Naga warrior, Dunini, in the Naga village of Haochong, from the Inpui Naga tribe. The Inpui-speaking Naga are mainly concentrated in the Indian state of Manipur, especially in the village of Haochong. Size of necklace strand: 33" L x 5.75" W (83.8 cm x 14.6 cm); largest bell: 1.5" L x 1.25" W (3.8 cm x 3.2 cm)

Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA; ex-David Howard Tribal Art

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#188158

  • Condition: Perforation through the brass on a bell, but clapper balls are intact and they emit sound! Nice patina to the bone areas. Intact and excellent condition.

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