India's remote and tribal 'headhunter' Konyak community - in pictures


  • Konyak tribesmen during a community gathering at a traditional house in Hongphoi village, Nagaland. All Photos: AFP
    Konyak tribesmen during a community gathering at a traditional house in Hongphoi village, Nagaland. All Photos: AFP
  • The Konyak tribesmen with guns and sickle dance in their remote Indian village
    The Konyak tribesmen with guns and sickle dance in their remote Indian village
  • Bo Wang, centre, the king of Hongphoi village
    Bo Wang, centre, the king of Hongphoi village
  • The Konyaks perform their tribal dance in Longwa village
    The Konyaks perform their tribal dance in Longwa village
  • Bo Wang, left
    Bo Wang, left
  • Ganjum Konyak, an adviser to the king
    Ganjum Konyak, an adviser to the king
  • The Konyak tribeswomen also joined the dance
    The Konyak tribeswomen also joined the dance
  • Bo Wang and queen consort Kamya
    Bo Wang and queen consort Kamya
  • Their traditions stretch back decades
    Their traditions stretch back decades
  • Many old warriors speak fondly about the days of unrest
    Many old warriors speak fondly about the days of unrest