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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.
Copyright © Johan Gerrits. These images may not be used in any form without written permission. All rights reserved.
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Sergio Pessolano | 31-Jan-2009 17:37 | |
Alain Boussac | 18-Jan-2009 21:40 | |