Naga 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.