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Old 16th November 2016, 10:50 PM   #1
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I hope members can tell me a little about this cowrie belt. The seller suggested it is a Naga piece dating for around the 1930's. It measures 115cm.
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Old 19th November 2016, 11:16 PM   #2
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Hi Russel,

would guess Naga as well!

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Old 23rd November 2016, 02:57 AM   #3
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Thankyou Detlef, hopefully other members will provide some more examples.

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Old 30th November 2016, 12:46 PM   #4
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This apparently is a Naga Money Cowrie belt probably to hold a Quiver...
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