Splendid antique ceremonial necklace from the Naga people in India. The Naga inhabit the northeastern region of India, Nagaland. They are a warrior people known for their courage and their rich and special body adornments.
The colored glass beads were a symbol of wealth. They wear jingle bells related to tribal music and dance.
These necklaces are authentic and are over 100 years old. They were not mere ornaments. They are symbols of tribal identity, status, bravery, and prestige.
Color also has its meaning. Red alludes to warrior courage, black is protective, yellow alludes to fertility and abundance, and blue to spirituality.
They are worn by both men and women. Some of these necklaces could only be worn by those warriors who had proven their bravery in battle.
These authentic necklaces are very difficult to find and are true collector’s items.
A Naga necklace is not just an accessory, it is a fragment of history and an amulet charged with power and meaning.
The necklace is large. It really constitutes a breastplate.
