The Last Headhunters Of Nagaland

Step into the heart of Nagaland’s Mon district, where I documented the last living Konyak headhunters, guardians of a vanishing tradition. These fierce warriors, known for their iconic facial tattoos earned through acts of bravery, embody a rich cultural legacy.

Adorned with massive animal horn earrings and war hats crafted from wild pig horns, they symbolize strength and resilience. Their baskets, decorated with monkey skulls and hornbill beaks, once carried the trophies of battle – the heads of their enemies.
Though Christianization brought an end to their ancient practice, the Konyak tribes stood steadfast, resisting modernization longer than most. Today, they remain a testament to a bygone era, their stories etched in history