Description:

South Asia, India / Burma border, Nagaland, Naga Konyak people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A traditional Naga glass seed bead necklace with 32 stands of cotton threads strung with an assortment of red tubular, chevron patterned, cobalt, and "White Heart" glass trade beads. The clasp button is made from an India-Republic 5 Naye Paise coin dated 1962, and this may have been added long after the necklace was made. The red seed beads are a type known as "White Heart" or "Cornaline D'aleppo," formed by two layers - an inner white core and outer red coating. This type was likely acquired through trade from Europe and India, date from the late 1800s to early 1900s. During rituals and festivals, both Naga men and women dress in ceremonial clothing and ornaments, including necklaces like this one. Size of strand: 26" L (66 cm); coin button: 0.75" L x 0.75" W (1.9 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA

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  • Condition: Intact and excellent. Some wear and dark staining to cotton cords from use.

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