This is an old piece as can be seen from the patina and
the wear on the back. The red glass beads are no doubt
a more recent addition, but the value of the piece is in
the double brass heads which have an entirely different feel from the new brass work now found on the market.
The brass measures 4-1/2 inches across and 3 inches high. The beads are 21 inches.
Under traditional Naga customs this neck ring would have been worn only by a man who had taken heads. While many pieces of headhunter jewelry from Nagaland are now being reproduced, this piece shows the wear and patina to date back to the time of headhunting. We have provided several closeup shots to so indicate.
At its widest the piece is 6 inches. The opening for the neck is 3-1/2 inches, and the widest inner width ...click for details
