372 Old Heirloom Naga Tribal Beads Jewelry SOLD

Sold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover

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Superb set of Naga Beads from one of the subtribes in Nagaland

Unusual format probably meant to be worn around the neck.

Old aged beads

Superb acquisition from a trip in 2010

See also 350, 374 and 375 from the same subtribe

Age unknown but estimated to be from the 1960s-1970s

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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