NAGA SHELL HUMAN FIGURE EAR ORNAMENT

Harry L Neufeld

Chang Naga - late 19th - early 20th century - antique South Indian Ocean chank shell worn by a warrior, with tattooing figuratively symbolizing two human figures, the victims of headhunting exploits by the wearer - bamboo or horn pick tied to the back would go through an ear piercing into its accompanying bamboo tube, also tied onto the back, and would suspend by the string over the ear - 2 1/2" x 2 1/8" - on base

$250.00

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