Naga Forged Iron Hair Pick, Based

Imagine a leaf-shaped waist splits into two long prongs below a small round head.

This forged iron hair pick from the Naga peoples is Naga, from Nagaland, Northeast India, and dates to the 20th century. Iron is shaped into small tools and ornaments by heating it in a forge and hammering it, a technique that has been used for centuries. Physically, the upper part swells into a flat, elongated blade shape before splitting into two thin parallel prongs. A small mushroom-like head sits on top, and the dark surface has a smoothly worn, brownish tone. It is 1 inches wide and 8.5 high.

Pinched at the waist and pleased with the effect.