Tribal Conch Shell and brass necklace from Nagaland Discs One face is a clean-shaven

One face is a clean-shaven jovial man

measures 38mm in diameter x 13mm thick

patterns vary per strand

This amulet has some sindoor (the scarlet pigment also called vermilion) residue on its surface

Tribal Conch Shell and brass necklace from Nagaland Discs One face is a clean-shavenHere is a lovely, newly made to appear antique tribal necklace made from conch shells with brass pendants and glass beads. Lovely irregular and organic necklace with geomatic etchings on the front surface of each shell. From the Ao tribe of the Nagaland state of India. Each shell bead is approximately 40 50mm in diameter, and the total length of the necklace is 24" (it has a button clasp).