Naga Beads : Vintage Konyak Naga Beaded Belt/Sash from North East India #542 ao_naga_crystal_bead interlaced with leather strips

interlaced with leather strips

The workers were probably fed and housed at state expense

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annuities were paid which included cotton string

Naga Beads : Vintage Konyak Naga Beaded Belt/Sash from North East India #542 ao_naga_crystal_bead interlaced with leather stripsNaga Beads Vintage Konyak Naga Beaded Belt 542. Konyak Naga Beaded Belt Sash from North East India. Approximately 36" long and 4. 5" at its widest point. Multi colored glass beads separated by bone spacers. The clasp has a large brass button. The piece is in overall good condition for its age which could be early to mid 1900"s. This piece of attire was once the only item worn by the girls of the lower Konyak when the British first made contact.