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The essays written over a long span of time come in an attempt to explore the Naga culture and society and re-define the Naga identity going beyond the common perceptions and representations of the Naga peoples. They are an insider’s view on Naga culture and identity as it has been in the past and as it exists today. They deal with a number of aspects of Naga socio-cultural life like the ritual of head-hunting in Naga society, the Ao-Naga myths, ...
The book is an in-depth study of the festivals of the tribes of Nagaland. It throws light on aspects of the spread of the seventeen tribes featured and their socio-cultural and religious life. It describes the areas where each tribe resides, the dress and accessories of the men and women of each tribe, and some of the traditions of each tribe. It views in detail their festivals, discussing the nature of the festival, the way it is conducted over the days, its ...