STYLIZED BRASS PENDANT WITH THREE HEADS

Harry L Neufeld

Konyak Naga – late 1800’s - early 1900’s – original headhunter’s high status trophy pendant denoting the taking of three heads – the brass may imitate a stylized tail of the drongo bird if split at the bottom and/or a large slice of a chank shell pendant if not - very rare with heads incorporated, broken towards the bottom but worn smooth over a century of use, as are the heads and all other edges – the loops on the back previously used for suspending are totally worn through – on a strand of old glass trade beads with original or very old stringing – 4” x 2  ¾”

$1,500.00

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