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A pair of Naga cast and engraved brass bangles, India, Nagaland, 19th century
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of curved form with faceted sides and tapering terminals, decorated with punched bands of geometric patterning
each 11 by 8cm.
Catalogue note
Metalworking is a highly specialised craft amongst the Nagas with all forms of metalworking being produced by men rather than women. The Konyaks and Kalyo-Kengyus are known for producing pieces made from iron, tin or sheet brass that is heated and hammered. The lost wax method of casting usually using brass poured into a stone mould lined with pig fat was another technique that was employed. (see Jacobs, J., The Nagas, Society, Culture and Colonial Encounter, London 1990, p.50).
each 11 by 8cm.
Catalogue note
Metalworking is a highly specialised craft amongst the Nagas with all forms of metalworking being produced by men rather than women. The Konyaks and Kalyo-Kengyus are known for producing pieces made from iron, tin or sheet brass that is heated and hammered. The lost wax method of casting usually using brass poured into a stone mould lined with pig fat was another technique that was employed. (see Jacobs, J., The Nagas, Society, Culture and Colonial Encounter, London 1990, p.50).
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of curved form with faceted sides and tapering terminals, decorated with punched bands of geometric patterning
each 11 by 8cm.
Catalogue note
Metalworking is a highly specialised craft amongst the Nagas with all forms of metalworking being produced by men rather than women. The Konyaks and Kalyo-Kengyus are known for producing pieces made from iron, tin or sheet brass that is heated and hammered. The lost wax method of casting usually using brass poured into a stone mould lined with pig fat was another technique that was employed. (see Jacobs, J., The Nagas, Society, Culture and Colonial Encounter, London 1990, p.50).
each 11 by 8cm.
Catalogue note
Metalworking is a highly specialised craft amongst the Nagas with all forms of metalworking being produced by men rather than women. The Konyaks and Kalyo-Kengyus are known for producing pieces made from iron, tin or sheet brass that is heated and hammered. The lost wax method of casting usually using brass poured into a stone mould lined with pig fat was another technique that was employed. (see Jacobs, J., The Nagas, Society, Culture and Colonial Encounter, London 1990, p.50).
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