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All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Southeast Asian:Folk Art: Pre 1950: item # 956058

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Cheung Chau, Hong Kong
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Naga beads
Fine and rare Naga child’s cowrie shell necklace from northwest Burma on hand woven macramé cotton cord. These is an old set, circa 60 years with an excellent worn natural patina, please note that each bead is hand carved to nest into one another. Cowrie shells has been used been used as money and jewelry since just about the beginning of the human race. Please note that this is a genuinely old Naga artifact- most of what is being offered on the internet these days are new pieces aimed at the tourist market. L: 60cm/24in.


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