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Rare Indigo Blue Color , Naga Sangtam Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie Shells On Hand Woven Cotton From Nagaland , North-East India.
This naga warrior Supong shawl was most likely worn by a headman (headhunter) from the Sangtam Tribe of Nagaland. This ceremonial body cloth was honored and very important among the Nagaland Tribes as it reflects one’s social standing, the number of ritual feasts performed and only worn by rich people.
C.1885 -1915.
Its size is 103cmX152cm (20240226_150747).
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