Hat, Naga People, Kalyo-Kengyu eithnic group, Northeastern India. Cane, orchid straw, 8″ (20 cm) high by 8.25″ (21 cm) by 5.5" (14 cm). a red-dyed woven cane conical-shaped warrior's hat has yellow orchid straw designs interwoven in typical fashion. There may have been a boar's tusk attached to the front - please see third photo below. a very similar example can be seen on page 225 of the book The Nagas by Julien Jacobs. About 1" of the bottom rim is missing. Early to mid-20th century