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27-NOV-2008

Warrior from the Konyak tribe, Nagaland - India.
The Konyaks are known for their erstwhile headhunting tradition that was practiced sporadically till a few decades back. A man, who could bring the heads of his victims during the ‘wars' with the other tribes, was entitled to have tattoos on his face and chest. The more heads the warrior collected, the higher his esteem in the society.

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Sergio Pessolano31-Jan-2009 17:37
It works great. V.
Alain Boussac18-Jan-2009 21:40
Excellent portrait, full of spontaneity and character; beautiful hairstyle, also ! BV.