Naga Forged Iron Hair Pick, Based

Note a tall, whisker-thin pair of prongs under a narrow pointed tip, standing on a black block.

This forged iron hair pick from the Naga peoples is Naga, from Nagaland, Northeast India, and dates to the 20th century. The Naga are a group of peoples living in Nagaland and neighboring areas, and they are known for their weaving, beadwork and distinctive personal adornment. Essentially, a long narrow body tapers to a sharp tip at the top and divides near its base into two slim, widely spaced prongs. It stands on a small square black stand, and the surface is a rubbed brown. It is 1 inches wide and 9.25 high.

Gaunt, graceful and holding its pose with real conviction.