Description:

South Asia, India / Burma border, Nagaland, Chang Naga, ca. mid-20th century CE. A warrior shawl known as a "moh nei" made from a hand-woven cotton cloth with taupe stripes over a dark indigo ground. The red rectangles made from dyed dog hair are added at regular intervals and are only visible on the face side of the fabric. Cowrie shells are attached as talismans to ward off evil and promote immortality, the circles represent human heads. This was worn as a mantle by warriors as a prestige item and "feast-giver" status. These cloths symbolize accomplishments of the wearer and someone who has taken more than 6 trophy heads in battle. Size: 57.5" L x 43.5" W (146 cm x 110.5 cm)

Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA

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  • Condition: Staining and discoloration to the surface. Some pulls to threads, but textile is intact and overall excellent.

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