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A Naga painted hide shield Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Pre 1940   item# 884858 (stock# N4410-2b)  click for details michael cichon tribal arts 941.224.0440 $2,800.00  Thick hide shields played a major part in ritual warfare and head-hunting raids among the Konyak Nagas of the northern region of Nagaland. They were also used during ceremonial dances held at Spring Festivals, where men would flaunt their fighting moves and reenact battles. This strong and sturdy hide shield has been painted with a 'fleur-de-lis' design in thick, white, organic pigment. Its foliated form is reminiscent of the body tattoos on men who achieved status by taking a head. The ...click for details A fine Batak diviner's magic staff Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Artifacts: Pre 1920   item# 678298 (stock# D95)  click for details michael cichon tribal arts 941.224.0440 $1,450.00  Staffs in Southeast Asian and Indonesian cultures generally connote power and magic. This is a simple, but beautifully carved example, complete with it's horse hair tassel encased in a bronze cylindrical top. Just below are carved 4 human figures with arms held to their chests. They might refer to the 4 cardinal directions. On one side of the shaft is carved a serpent. Our staff probably comes from the north in Batak-land, close to the Pakpak people. 38"L, showing a lustrous, deep, ...click for details pages:  1