The Nagas

Hill Peoples of Northeast India

Project Introduction The Naga Database

illustrations from 'Customs of the World'

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caption: a Naga palaver house. It is also the bachelors' dormitory and barracks where all the unmarried young men of the village sleep, and in front of which the great dances are held. It is usually situated at the entrance gate. Above are hung three quivers with bamboo spikes for obstructing the paths. The Quiver is a badge of the veteran warrior.
medium: photographs
note: (photo by W.H. Furness 3rd) (p.1179)