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Konyak Naga Beaded Belt/Sash from North East India. Approximately 33" long and 4.5" at its widest point. Multi colored glass beads separated by bone spacers. The clasp has been repared, but other than this, the piece is in overall good condition for its age which could be early to mid 1900"s. This piece of attire was once the only item worn by the girls of the lower Konyak when the British first made contact. Provenance: A couple in London, England who received this piece as a wedding gift from highly placed members of the Brides family in Nagaland where they were married years ago. The Konyak are a Naga people, and are recognized 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.