The Naga, a group of tribes for whom the ancient customs of headhunting, giant log drum making, and spiritual healing are still a way of life, are found in the remote hills of northeast India. Nagaland has been closed to outsiders for a long time, accessible only to those with special permits.

Ang

Ang

Throwing a spear

Throwing a spear

Brass heads

Brass heads

Cane hat and tusks

Cane hat and tusks

Warrior tradition

Warrior tradition

Old warrior

Old warrior

Elder

Elder

Warriors dance

Warriors dance

Lhota Nagas

Lhota Nagas

Lhota Nagas

Lhota Nagas

Lhota jumper

Lhota jumper

Lhota Nagas

Lhota Nagas

Lhota Nagas

Lhota Nagas

Lhota Nagas

Lhota Nagas

Jumping

Jumping

Jumping

Jumping

Turtle dance

Turtle dance

Turtle dance

Turtle dance

Turtle dance

Turtle dance

Ceremonial dress

Ceremonial dress