Wooden Nagaland Doll

Carved from solid tree trunks, these traditional dolls are emblematic of the ancestral and spiritual heritage of the Naga tribes in Northeast India. Historically used in domestic rituals and headhunting-era ceremonies, they represented ancestors, protective spirits, or tribal identities. Their strong, abstract forms reflect the minimalist aesthetic of Naga woodcraft, while their continued presence speaks to a living tradition that honors lineage, memory, and the sacred role of nature in community life.