Lot Essay
Cf. Jacobs, J. et al., The Nagas Hill Peoples of Northeast India, London, 1990, p.263 for bracelets similar to the last said to be commonly made by the Tangkhul
Details
FIVE NAGA AND MIZORAM BRASS BRACELETS
One of cylindrical form with central flange; another of cylindrical form with cast ornament and two birds to one side; a bracelet with cast bead-like border; and two large bracelets, the tapered terminals with stippled geometric ornament
9cm. to 11.5cm. wide (5)
One of cylindrical form with central flange; another of cylindrical form with cast ornament and two birds to one side; a bracelet with cast bead-like border; and two large bracelets, the tapered terminals with stippled geometric ornament
9cm. to 11.5cm. wide (5)
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