Chang Tribe Naga Warrior's Hand Woven Body Cloth Stitched Cowry Shells #651

Hand Woven Fabric 651. Authentic rare Chang tribe Naga warrior's hand-woven body cloth with stitched cowrie shell single circles and single human figure, representative of head taking. Cowrie shells acquired in trade, cut and filed to enable stitching. Some wear, but excellent condition. Probably early to mid 20th century. The piece is 58 inches long and 41 inches wide. Please note that the designation Authentic means that the piece was made by the Nagas and used by them in their actual ceremonies and not made for tourists. Nagaland has a rich diversity of ethnic groups, languages and religions. More than 80% of the population lives in small, isolated villages and practice their own rituals and traditions that have been existing since centuries. The Nagas are said to belong to the Indo-Mongoloid stock, a race whose presence was first noted ten centuries before Christ, at the time of the compilation of the Vedas. The Nagas are mostly Christians. Naga Features: The Nagas are usually medi