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19th Century Naga Head Hunter Warriors Ceremonial Human

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19th Century Naga Head Hunter Warriors Ceremonial Human

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19th Century Naga Head Hunter Warriors Ceremonial Human Hair Headdress. 8 human hair braided extensions; held together by fiber; 3 identical polished doubled feline teeth protrude in opposing directions, from copper wrapping dangling from the left, right and back sides on the red velvet headdress; decorated in cowry Shells; long white textile band on a red velvet field on the front of the headdress.; with a custom black metal stand. Red 'David Howard Tribal Art' sticker; '801A' catalogue number. Circa 1880. {Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 27 high x 7 wide x 8 inches deep.}. Condition: Overall wear consistent with age and tribal use.

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19th Century Naga Head Hunter Warriors Ceremonial Human

Name: 19th Century Naga Head Hunter Warriors Ceremonial Human
SKU: 92930751
Price: 150 USD
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