Naga beadwork

Nagaland

Naga War Dance (Ngao Kiti / Ngao Puo)Naga War Dance

The war-dance of the Naga tribes of Nagaland — performed by men of the community in a circle with spears and shields, in celebration of victory or in preparation for war.

Nagaland

Naga Bamboo DanceNaga Bamboo Dance

The community bamboo-stave dance of the Naga tribes — performed by men and women in coordination with the bamboo rhythm, in the same family as the Mizo Cheraw.

Nagaland

Likimro (Konyak Naga dance)Konyak Likimro

The harvest-celebration dance of the Konyak Nagas of Mon district — performed at the Aoling festival (the Konyak new-year) with the men's vigorous dance and the singing of the Konyak community.