NAGA HEADHUNTER CHEST ORNAMENT--EARLY 20TH CENTURY Refined Example w/ Mark Johnson Provenance--NO RESERVE Start Price USD 325.00 Current Price USD 325.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 27, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Location Tucson, AZ See more about 'NAGA HEADHUNTER CHEST ORNAMENT--EARLY 20TH CENTURY' Description This Naga chest ornament, from an old German collection and previously sold by noted authority Mark Johnson, has ample provenance to verify its quality and age.  The fierce Naga wore chest ornaments to indicate success in headhunting, and this refined example bears the correct patina at the back, evidence of a long history of tribal use.  Deep and expert carving of the facial features creates a powerful and expressive countenance of the vanquished enemy.  The holes at the top are burned not drilled, as expected on old authentic pieces.   The dimensions are approximately 8 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 4 cm deep.  This fine piece has been mounted on a  museum mount.  The anterior face is labeled with an old collection tag.  As always, we guarantee the quality and authenticity of all material to be as described.  Bid with confidence. Place a Bid!