Asian Tribal Art - Beaded pectoral, Nagaland, India

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Asian Tribal Art - Beaded pectoral, Nagaland, India


This colorful beaded pectoral is from the Naga culture of Northeast India. Chunky wound glass orange beads are strung on a form which is backed by finely woven cotton. Eleven bronze head-shaped bells hang from the lower edge while two mithran flank a trio of rectangular bronze heads. The tie ends are long lost but its bold punch prevails. It measures 8" wide and high. Early to mid 20th century.  #7202  SOLD

Asian Tribal Art - Beaded pectoral, Nagaland, India, back
Asian Tribal Art - Beaded pectoral, Nagaland, India, detail

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