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The Konyaks are the largest of the Naga ethnic groups. They are found in Tirap, Longding, and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh; Sibsagar District of Assam; and in Naga Self-Administered Zone of Myanmar. They are known in Arunachal Pradesh as the Wanchos ('Wancho' is a synonymous term for 'Konyak').
Jun 15, 2018 · Learn about the Konyaks, the largest and last of the tattooed headhunters in Nagaland, India. Discover their history, culture, traditions, and challenges in this article by Shloka Nath.
Apr 4, 2018 · Learn about the Konyak tribe, one of the Naga tribes in northeastern India, and their headhunting history and culture. See photos of the elderly warriors with tattooed faces, horn earrings, and knives.
The Konyak are a Naga people, and are recognised among other Naga by their tattoos, which they have all over their face and hands; facial tattoos were earned for taking an enemy's head. They have the largest population among the Nagas.
Nov 27, 2019 · Photographer Peter Bos documents India’s remote Konyak tribe, where face tattoos were given in exchange for enemy heads.
The Konyaks are the largest tribe of the 17 officially recognized tribes of Nagaland. The term 'Konyak' is derived from the words 'Whao', which means 'head,' and 'Nyak,' which means 'black,' which translates to 'men with black hair.' They are divided into two groups: 'Thendu,' which means 'Tattooed Face,' and 'Thentho,' which means 'White Face.'
Nov 24, 2017 · Of all the tribes that lived in the hills of what is now Nagaland, the Konyaks were particularly feared. Made of up several groups, each differentiated by language and distinctive facial...
