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Angami armlets of elephant tusk |
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Armlets made of single slices of elephants' tusks, 2 inches wide, and small bands of coloured cane work, are frequently worn above the elbow. I need hardly remark that all the Nagas' personal decorations have a defensive purpose in view, like our old military stocks and epaulettes, and are planned to ward off the spear or axe, while the long hair which is so profusely used, waving about with every movement of the wearer, distracts the eye of the foe levelling his spear at him, and disturbs the aim. |
