Naga Style Chank Shell Section 2.5" x 5.5", Decorated with Designs Pecked into the Shell,
SKU: ASO-154
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Description
- Naga Style chank shell section 2.5 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall with two holes for making it into a necklace. I acquired this one with a collection, so I don't know its history, but I suspect it's relatively new, but it still represents quite a lot or work.
- Chank shell slices, tube beads and discs all traditionally served as high status adornment elements among the Nagas. Part of the old shell cutting industry in South India, they are at least 125-150 years old at this point, as the demise of that industry occurred that many years ago. Newer shells now come from the Bay of Bengal.
- Each tribe gravitated to one or more shapes, slices, discs and/or tubes, and wore them in jewelry which was mostly distinct to that tribe.
- Traditional ornament went out of fashion a 40-50 years ago with many pieces coming onto the international market. Today Naga people are buying back their heirloom pieces.
- Only one available, but for vintage pieces see: ASO-153, ASO-155 or ASF-308