| Ornaments 
The ornaments are simple but pretty. A necklace of beads is generally
worn round the neck. The beads may be made of some kind of stone or shells.
The ears are decorated with a tuft of cotton wool or red paper or
anything else depending upon the individuals fancy. The armlets
are of ivory or brass. On the legs rings of cane are worn by the Angamis
and Konyaks, these
leggings are not merely ornamental and it is said that they are an aid
to climbing as well. All Naga tribes use hair for decoration. In earlier
days, human hair was very much sought after and women
with flowing locks were the worst sufferers, but now goat's hair
is generally used. The dress and ornaments worn on ceremonial occasion
are gorgeously colourful. |
