 Konyak chief in traditional outfit | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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]
- ^ 'Konyak Nagas' by Christoph von Furer-Haimendorf, (1969)
- ^ "Portraits of India's last tattooed headhunters before they disappear".