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Headhunting among the Konyak Nagas: Tradition of Tattooing

Author(s) Abel Kavahru
Country India
Abstract This study seeks to examine tattoos as a type of tradition that provides the person with an identity and socio-political standing. It also tries to comprehend the dwindling art of tattooing through the eyes of the Konyaks of Nagaland, India. The Konyak are divided into two groups based on their tattoos: Shen-tu, who have tattoos on their faces, and Tangta-tu, who have tattoos on their bodies. Tattoos may distinguish an aristocratic clan member from other clan members, a warrior from an average man, and an unmarried female from a lady who is engaged. Tattoos were used by the Konyak people to identify members of a certain tribe, hamlet, clan, or person. It was a sign of valour and military triumph. When this art style was at its peak, people wandered around naked, making tattoos apparent. Tattooing was intrinsically tied with headhunting for males. The most crucial achievement for males was to be honoured with the 'warrior' tag, which symbolises their bravery, strength, and victory in battle. Their achievements are reflected in their tattoo designs. Tattoos on women represent their biological transition from one stage of life to the next. Tattoos are still present nowadays; however they are limited to the elder age. This presentation is thus a trip back in time to tattooing culture, where we will investigate the motives, procedure, philosophy, and rituals involved in the dwindling art of tattooing.
Keywords Headhunting, Tattoos, Konyak Nagas
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023
Published On 2023-07-09
Cite This Headhunting among the Konyak Nagas: Tradition of Tattooing - Abel Kavahru - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.4292
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.4292
Short DOI https://doi.org/gsgntf
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