A scarce Naga  basket, used for carrying Panji sticks with where

stuck in the ground on headhunting raids to hurt enemies feet.

​Very fine wickery work with great patina.

Illustrated in The Naga's by Julian Jacobs P 238.

 

End 19 th century, begin 20th century.

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Size total: 44 cm

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SOLD

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