{"product_id":"bbse27-19c-naga-head-hunter-brass-face-necklace-with-glass-orange-beads-9867","title":"19c. Handmade Naga Orange Glass Trade Bead Necklace with Head Pendant","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"090b6376-328f-4fa7-8445-d27c1d043eeb\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-849\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69bab05b-0d3c-832b-9958-d877e9cdadb1-11\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-850\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"92a1df8a-c487-4df9-aa44-61cee1d55ca6\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eCrafted with a strand of vibrant orange glass trade beads, this striking necklace features a large head-shaped pendant adorned with earrings and showing visible age, patina, and wear. The beads are well-matched and evenly sized, reflecting careful selection and quality, while the pendant serves as a powerful focal point with deep cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eTraditionally, necklaces of this kind were worn by Naga warriors who had earned the right through acts of headhunting, with the pendant symbolizing status and achievement. Some head pendants were locally cast, while others—like this example—were repurposed from imported brass box lids made in Bengal, originally used in Hindu rituals. These were transformed into symbolic head ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1249\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Naga people of Eastern India (Nagaland) valued trade beads highly, sourcing them from regions including India and Venice. Jewelry was an important marker of identity, wealth, and social standing, often passed down as heirlooms and reworked over time. This piece reflects that rich tradition, offering a rare and historically significant necklace that embodies craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and storytelling through adornment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\/Maker: Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 19c.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Tribal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial(s): Glass\/Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings\/Stamps: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s): Orange\/Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   - Length (end to end): 26\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   - Width (at widest part): 3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   - Drop (back of neck to longest part): 16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   - Weight: 210g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall Outs: Minor wear commensurate with age\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSku: BBSE27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Beth B.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45779832504506,"sku":"BBSE27","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9124\/9082\/files\/IMG_4825.png?v=1776184065","url":"https:\/\/thisandthatvintage.com\/products\/bbse27-19c-naga-head-hunter-brass-face-necklace-with-glass-orange-beads-9867","provider":"This \u0026 That Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}