Nias Indonesia Coconut & Brass Tribal Kalabubu Warrior Headhunter Ring Necklace
We are pleased to offer this 20th century finely cut coconut shell and brass "Kalabubu" headhunter warrior trophy stiff neck ring from the Indonesian Island of Nias. This one-piece circular necklace measures approximately 9.5” in diameter and features disk shape tapered coconut shells in a circular form around an internal brass frame with brass clasp closure.
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Adapted from online sources: Nias people are an ethnic group native to Nias, an island off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia. The Nias people are a community that continues living within the norms and practices of their indigenous culture. Historical evidence of megalithic structures and stone carvings that are found in the interior of the island proved that ancient Nias people practiced megalith culture. There has been human habitation on Nias island over 12,000 years ago through migration from Asia during the Paleolithic period. In fact, there are indications of migration as far as 30,000 years ago.
Kalabubu, sometimes spelled Kala bubu, is a torc (stiff circular necklace) worn by warriors &symbolizes triumph in warfare and heroism. Wearing a kalabubu was believed to protect the wearer from harm. Kalabubu is popularly known as the "headhunter's necklace"; historically only those who already decapitated the head of the enemy tribes are allowed to wear the kalabubu. Today, most tribal men wear the kalabubu.
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