Bidspirit auction | Vintage Naga Tribal Beaded Necklace

Vintage Naga Tribal Beaded Necklace - Northeast India / Burma border region, Naga peoples. Vintage tribal necklace composed of multiple strands of vivid red, yellow, orange, and white beads, interspersed with shell or bone disc elements and terminating in a small pendant drop. The bold color arrangement and layered construction give the piece strong visual impact, while the use of contrasting organic and trade materials reflects the distinctive ornament traditions of the Naga peoples. An especially decorative and wearable ethnographic necklace. 18” Ex-New Mexico Collection. Collection Amassed Prior to 1995 Condition: Two shells are partially broken