Old wooden dish Naga #2

In northeastern India along the border with Burma lies Nagaland, home to the many different Naga tribes. The Nagas live in an impenetrable area. They have been able to largely preserve their ancient culture to this day.

The remote Indian tribe, know as the Nagaland headhunters, used to traditionally hunt young men from neighbouring tribes as a ritual. They were not only experienced hunters but also specialists in wood carving.

In Nagaland, woodcarving is traditionally practised only by male members of the community, using simple tools and materials.