Brass Warrior with Dao and Gun is a magnificent and provocative representation of a Konyak Naga tribesman, whose proud customs are steeped in warrior traditions and decorative customs. This standing figure is supported upright on a thin rectangular pedestal, suggestive of confidence and strength—traits that have become inseparable from Konyak identity. The warrior holds a dao in his right hand; a traditional curved blade serving both as a weapon and a tool, central to tribal life. The left hand carries a gun; a symbol of transformation and interaction of the tribe with modern weaponry through the ages.
The juxtaposition of the dao with the gun highlights a transitional period in tribal history; where ancient traditions meet modern encroachments. With his features including deep-set eyes, nose, lips, and ears, facial features serve to imprint the surface of the sculpture; while earrings are boldly rendered, along with genitalia, following the tribe's artistic emphasis on stark realism. The head girdle held in place by a prominent adornment encircles the back of the head in a way that suggests it may also be used as a type of hairpin; thus, imparting additional meanings concerning protection or tribal status. He artifact stands as one of the most illustrious embodiments of the Konyak Naga legacy: honor, defense, and metamorphosis arrayed into its very intricate form.