Shell Necklace : Authentic Konyak Tribe Woman's Large Slice Shell Necklace #546

Naga Shell Necklace Authentic Konyak Tribe Woman's Large Slice Shell Necklace 546. Authentic Konyak Tribe Woman's large slice Shell Necklace. Collection of well matched shells in completely original condition as worn by a very wealthy Konyak man's wife or woman in the chief's clan. The piece is 14 inches long and in excellent condition given its use and age which is estimated to be 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 recognised 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, India. They are known in Arunachal as Wanch