Tribal Pendant : Authentic Konyak Naga Warrior's 11 Head Brass Trophy Pendant/Torque #620

Tribal Pendant Authentic Konyak Naga Warrior's 11 Head Brass Trophy Pendant/Torque 620. Authentic Konyak Naga Warrior's 11 Head Brass Trophy Pendant/Torque. Very fine, highest status, torque style of Konyak warrior neck pieces. Most had two heads and nine spiral design extensions. Maximum head level available to this style is seen in this piece. In very good condition for its use and age which is thought to be around early to mid 19th century. 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. The Konyak are a Naga people, and are recognized among other Naga by their tattoos, which they have all over their face and hands; facial tattoos were earned for taking an enemy's head. They are called the land of Angh's. They have the largest population among the Nagas. The Konyaks can be found in Myanmar, in the Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal, and in the Mon district of Nagaland