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A Rare Naga Basket with carved Trophy Heads, India

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A Rare Naga Basket with carved Trophy Heads, India

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A carved wooden basket with three protruding trophy head designs, two as skulls and a rattan back. Collected in situ in the mid 20th century by Museum Owner. Naga peoples, Nagaland, Northeastern India. This unusual basket measures 8.5 x 7 inches and was part of the permanent display at the Metamora Museum of Oddities, Metamora Indiana.

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Fair, weathered

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A Rare Naga Basket with carved Trophy Heads, India

Name: A Rare Naga Basket with carved Trophy Heads, India
SKU: 94026513
Price: 550 USD
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Estimate $300 - $500

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