Naga Land: Stimmen aus Nordostindien

The Naga people of Northeast India and northwest Myanmar are a minority with 30 ethnicities, no central government, and traditional history and modern ways of life. Authors and photographs explore their culture, including headhunting, tattoos, fashion, and social media, and the role of Christianity. The Ethnological Museum in Berlin showcases Naga objects with contemporary additions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2023
Publisher: De Gruyter

The Naga people, a minority group in Northeast India and the northwest of Myanmar, comprise thirty different ethnicities with a population of three to four million people. Despite their diverse languages and lack of central government structures, they have managed to preserve their traditional history and integrate into altered ways of life. One of the key aspects of their culture is headhunting, which has been practiced for centuries. However, headhunting has been largely replaced by modern tattoos, fashion, and social media. Christianity has also played a significant role in the Naga culture, with many Naga Christians practicing their faith alongside their traditional beliefs. Authors from Naga Land have written about various facets of their contemporary and current culture, providing a new perspective on the Naga collection of the Ethnological Museum in Berlin. The artist Zubeni Lotha has also captured the life of the Naga today in impressive photographs, showcasing their unique customs and traditions.

Weight: 361g
ISBN-13: 9783422990791