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Naga Warrior's Ceremonial Headdress, 20th Century

$1,500
£1,146.83
€1,320.92
CA$2,101.96
A$2,346.64
CHF 1,229.60
MX$28,725.18
NOK 15,615.99
SEK 14,723.89
DKK 9,858.13
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About the Item

Man’s Ceremonial Headdress Naga people, Northeast India Probably 19th century Cane, yellow orchard fiber, dyed goat hair plume A handwritten inventory tag on vellum, attached to the inside of the hat, suggests this conical hat was originally in a 19th century collection. Provenance: Phillips of London, November 27, 1998.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Diameter: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM5081stDibs: LU1778230063532

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