Konyak Naga
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The Konyaks are a major Naga ethnic group native to the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland.[1] They inhabit the Mon District, which is also known as The Land of the Anghs. The Anghs/Wangs are their traditional chiefs whom they hold in high esteem. Facial tattoos were earned for taking an enemy's head.[2]
Total population | |
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320,000 approx. | |
Regions with significant populations | |
India | N/A |
Nagaland | N/A |
Assam | N/A |
Myanmar | N/A |
Naga SAZ | N/A |
Languages | |
Konyak language, Burmese | |
Religion | |
Christianity and Animism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Wancho, Other Naga Ethnic Groups, Garo |
Other unique traditional practices that set the Konyaks apart are: gunsmithing, iron-smelting, brass-works, and gunpowder-making. Members of a village were asked to urinate in one particular place for months. Urine has potassium nitrate and sulphur. The urine rich soil is then boiled. A black residue floats on top of the water which is collected, dried, mixed with charcoal, and turned into gunpowder. They are also known for making excellent YanglaĆ¼ (machetes) and wooden sculptures.[citation needed]