Anthropomorphic head
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Lot: 2
101st AuctionAnthropomorphic head
India, Naga
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| German Collection | H: 2.8 inch |
450 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood,
These small head sculptures were worn as chest ornaments by warriors, used to indicate head-taking status. They were attached to head-taker's baskets as well.
Jacobs, Julian, The Nagas, London 1990, p. 192
