Naga Bone Hair Pick

Here comes a long, burnt-orange spike punched with tiny rings, topped by a forked little head.

This bone hair pick is Naga, from Nagaland, Northeast India, and dates to the 20th century. Naga is an umbrella name for many peoples of Nagaland and neighboring regions, and combs, hairpins and hair ornaments form part of their traditional dress. Side-on, a tall, narrow, flat pin in warm orange-brown with a slight sheen. Small incised ring-and-dot marks run in vertical rows down its length. The top splits into two short prongs. It stands on a black square base. It is 9 inches high.

Dotted from tip to toe, and standing very straight.