A NAGA HEAD-TAKER'S CHEST ORNAMENT AND A PAIR OF EAR ORNAMENTS, NAGALAND, NORTH-EAST INDIA

A. The necklace composed of five brass skull-form pendants strung with glass beads on a cotton strand suspended on a woven cotton necklace threaded with cylindrical bone beads
B. The ear ornaments, each comprising a curved bone section worked with three exterior flutes suspended at each end from three beaded strands

Some of the string around the necklace's strand has come loose. The larger bone beads are intact but with slight weathering. The five skull-form pendants are slightly abrased, and one small glass bead is missing, but not apparent on the overall composition, as viewed. Both ear ornaments are intact. The bone section has suffered some weathering which is worst on the interior. The smaller beads have also suffered some weathering, but both pieces are in overall good condition, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."