CARNELIAN, SHELL & BRASS 5-STRAND BIB NECKLACE

Harry L Neufeld

Ao Naga – elements mid-19^th century– early 20^th century – very wealthy woman’s high value South Indian carnelian beads and chank shell slices, with brass bells and mithun (indigenous wild ox) bone separators of Nagaland origin, made into a necklace specifically for use at festivals and occasions of great significance - 16” from macrame to bottom of lowest strand, beads 13mm – 25 mm – collected in situ, Mokokchung, Nagaland 

$2,500.00

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