More Naga Dao

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by dennee

They definitely look genuine to me. The one with the well rounded edge and is known as a milemnok and is probably Kalyo-Kengyu or Konyak. The one with the longer blade may be Chang or Ao.

The other items appear to be consistent with traditional items of adornment, although I would guess that such things are still being made. The apron may be Chang (because of its similarity to one in the Pitt-Rivers Museum and pictured in Jacobs's book), but the plate looks like pot metal instead of the more favored brass. The series of brass heads is also a common motif on chest ornaments to indicate head-taking status. It is likely to be eastern.

There is a bad reflection on the apron plate. It is brass. The white are hundreds of cowrie shells

[katana]

Very nice acquisitions Bill....I'll be honest in saying I have very little knowledge of the Naga and surrounding tribes but, I've looked at many examples of their axes....yours definately seem consistant with style and manufacture. The 'cowrie shell' apron and groin protection , is a new one on me, but,what an unusual and interesting addition to your collection. I'm sure you have made a few of us jealous

I would be interested in the other artefacts...especially the 'were leopard'

[Justin]

I think the first one in the pics is Igorot rather than Naga.All nice pieces though.

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by Justin

I think the first one in the pics is Igorot rather than Naga.All nice pieces though.

Could be, do you have any supporting data? Would like to know more bout these pieces.

[Ian]

I agree with Justin. Looks like a Bontoc ax used as a tool primarily. We have talked about these on the old Forum and also on this one too I believe.

Ian.

Here's another exmple: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=591