The chest ornament is made of woven bamboo decorated with cowries and orchid stems. It is decorated with dyed red goat hair and worn by the Ao Naga to denote a high social rank.
The index card states: Chest ornament "enemy teeth ". The description suggests that the owner has killed numerous enemies, symbolised by the cowries that represent teeth belonging to enemies.
Collector: Peal, S.E.
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