A group of 5 old shell bead pendants from Nagaland. Turbinella Pyrem, white Conch shells or Chank shells, are harvested mainly from the sea authentic coasts of India and Pakistan. They and grow up to 1,5 kg in weight and 20-25 cm in length Chank shells have been used as ornaments in Nepal, Tibet, India and Burma for more than 4000 years. They are especially favored by Naga people, an ethnic group comprising of several tribes native to the northeastern part of India and north-western Myanmar (Burma). The tribes have similar cultures and traditions, and form the majority ethnic group in the Indian state of Nagaland, with significant population in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and some small population in Assam. The Naga tribes practiced headhunting and preserved the heads of enemies as trophies throughout the 19th century and as late as 1969. Individual pieces measure from 3 up to 4 inches overall.
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Product code: Large Old Shell Bead Pendants authentic From The Naga People