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Hair ornament of a man who has taken a head; made of a narrow oblong plate of wood expanding slightly towards one end which is decorated with a tuft of red-barred yellow hair. The ornament is varnished a rich amber colour and is decorated on the same side as the tuft with 2 brass plates in the form of human figures with knock knees. The only example of brass applique yet seen. Obtained by the owner from Mohung, a village with culture approaching Changs, by whom they are called Chaokik. Chongwe village, Konyak. |
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