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Vintage Konyak Naga multi-strand necklace from North East India

Sale price€ 155

This exceptional necklace  is made of 52 strands of glass beads. This kind of necklace comes from a tribe in the North East India : the Konyaks from Nagaland. Konyak people were known to be head hunters.

This necklace is ancient, it is not a modern copy
This necklace is a collectible piece of jewelry that you can wear perfectly after a dusting, the threads seem strong enough for you to wear occasionaly

References: A very similar necklace in the collection of the "Musée Ethnographique du Quai Branly" (Ethnographic Museum) in Paris inventory number 70.2001.8.8. The ethnographic picture have been taken in 1936 in Nagaland.
  • Dimensions: length : 56 cm
    # strands : 52
    the clasp is a old Indian coin
  • Weight: 223 g

  • Production place: India
  • Culture: Naga
  • Production period: Second half 20th century
  • Materials: glass beads
  • Crafting techniques:

Reference: M3868


Please notice:
This jewel is vintage and has been worn. Scratches and wear marks may visible. It has been cleaned to restore as much as possible its original shine.

Shipping:
All international shipments are tracked. The jewelry will be sent carefully wrapped and packed.

Customers outside of the European Union:
Customs, Duty Tax, VAT and any additional charges are not included in the price of the item. Buyers are responsible for any Customs Fees/Import Duty applied in their Country

Vintage Konyak Naga multi-strand necklace from North East India
Vintage Konyak Naga multi-strand necklace from North East India Sale price€ 155