This tool, a semicircular wooden frame, is indeed a traditional load-bearing implement for the Rongmei Naga tribe of Nagaland, India. It is intended for carrying heavy load loads on the backs of the people. This particular frame is itself a testimony to the cleverness of the tribesman in creating useful implements for everyday life, particularly in agricultural and communal settings. A local hard-wood was used to craft this semicircular frame which can bear huge weights; hence it evenly distributes loads to lessen the burden on the back and shoulders. It's design is simple yet efficient, making it an indispensable tool for transporting harvested crops, firewood, and other supplies required for surmounting the rigors of living in the rugged terrain of this region.
The back frame is worn on the shoulders and often stuck to a carrying bag or basket that holds the items being transported. This form of transport has been practiced by the Rongmei Naga tribe for centuries, a core component of their agricultural practices, hunts, and trades with other communities. The wooden frame they carry is a mark of their affinity with nature since it is made from locally procured materials, robust and lightweight in nature. It is passed down through generations and thus contains the tribal knowledge and self-efficiency that are the bedrock of Rongmei Naga culture