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Elfenbeinarmreifen

Ivory upper arm jewelry was coveted by all Naga tribes. However, only the wealthiest had the opportunity to wear such rare pieces. Other pieces were carved from wood.

Ivory upper arm jewelry was coveted by all Naga tribes. However, only the wealthiest had the opportunity to wear such rare pieces. Other pieces were carved from wood.

Collector:
Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf (1909 Wien - 1995 London) DNB

Object Name
Elfenbeinarmringe

Material/technology:
ivory

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Invs.
126648_ab

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