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Vintage Naga Ethnic Poker-work Shell Bead Necklace (Each bead unique)
Vintage Naga Ethnic Poker-work Shell Bead Necklace (Each bead unique)
Vintage Naga Ethnic Poker-work Shell Bead Necklace (Each bead unique)
Vintage Naga Ethnic Poker-work Shell Bead Necklace (Each bead unique)
Vintage Naga Ethnic Poker-work Shell Bead Necklace (Each bead unique)
Vintage Naga Ethnic Poker-work Shell Bead Necklace (Each bead unique)

Vintage Naga Ethnic Poker-work Shell Bead Necklace (Each bead unique)

$ 84.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Material: Shell
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Style: Beaded
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Ethnic & Regional Style: Naga
  • Tribal Affiliation: naga
  • Condition: since they are carved from shell, beads do not match in shape
  • Brand: Unique
  • Antique: Yes
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Theme: Ethnic
  • Country of Origin: India
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Color: White
  • Item Length: 27"
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Shape: cylinder
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Type: Necklace

    Description

    Vintage Naga conch shell beaded necklace with poker-work, also called poker point design.  The necklace weighs 6.9 oz and is 27" long.  Each of the 25 beads are decorated with the black tattooed-like designs that are different on each bead (no two are alike).  The beads range from 3/4" long to 1 1/8" long and about 1/2" to 3/4" in diameter.  Most of the beads are barrel shaped, but some are more rectangular.  The beads have been threaded on a jute or fiber string that is knotted between each bead.
    The Naga are a fascinating group of tribes in India and Myanmar that prized ornamentation and did not readily adapt to British rule.