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South Asia, Northeast India, Assam, Nagaland, and areas of Myanmar, Naga Konyak people, ca. 1950s CE. An intriguing artifact from India, a woven rattan headhunter basket adorned with 2 monkey skulls, 2 large rodent skulls, and a myriad of monkey tails. The Naga people are a combination of tribes in northeastern India and northwestern Burma; during the time that this basket was made, they still led a very traditional lifestyle and engaged in headhunting. Baskets like this one were made by men in order to be used as part of headhunting, and each is unique. Size: 4" L x 13" W x 10" H (10.2 cm x 33 cm x 25.4 cm)

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Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA

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  • Condition: Damage to some skulls, tails, and areas of bag, with surface darkening commensurate with age, and tail fur is slightly moth-worn, otherwise in great condition. Wonderful presentation!

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