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