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Naga traditional adornment exhibits a variety, profusion and complexity of beads and natural elements-rarely found in tribal Asian, or even African societies-that combine to create a vibrant, distinctive aesthetic. For time immemorial, among the many distinct Naga Tribes, ornaments were not merely accessories, but powerful symbols that defined both the self individually and within the tribe, connoted status and signified martial exploits. Social change brought to t… More >>
Naga Tribal Adornment: Signatures of Status and Self
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Naga Tribal Adornment: Signatures of Status and Self
Waste of money for the book and shipping. Little information. To be considered a thumb through and leave it book.
Rating: 1 / 5
This flimsy publication lacks anything beyond the bare miniumum of detailed information on the featured pieces in this exhiition and the accompanying text was dissapointingly generic. There are a couple of really good books on Naga art, such as “The Nagas, Hill People of North East India”, but this is not one of them. The word that describes it best is superficial. I am sorry I bought it.
Rating: 1 / 5