Naga Decorative Sash

Naga men's sash or belt (traditionally called a baldric), made from a back strap woven band of natural vegetable dyed cotton, embroidered with cowrie shells with a dyed goat hair fringe.

Konyak Naga, northeast Nagaland. Late 20th century.

Measurements: Cloth band length 131 x width 18 cm, with goat hair fringe width 40 cm