This bust of an Angami Naga male wonderfully symbolizes one of the prominent tribes of Nagaland, namely the Angami Naga tribe. Traditionally warlike and renown for lavish dressing codes, Angami people possess a rich cultural character that is evident in this sculptural form. The bust has a hair knot at the back, a style said to indicate maturity, dignity, and conformity to tribal norms, sporting traditional attire, especially during festivals and major tribal functions. Earrings also featured prominently, convey the indigenous sense of beauty of the wearer, and the place of ornaments as markers of tribal identity.
The cheekbones are carved in high relief, indicating a pronounced strength, sharpness, and warrior-like vigor typically admired in the Naga culture. Two rows of bead strings adorn the statue's neck as decorative items used in ceremonial and day-to-day attire. These bead necklaces are often made from natural materials like seeds, bones, and stones and may in some cases denote social status. Set onto a square stone-based pedestal, it lends an air of permanence and respect for this sculpture. The bust is not simply an ornament but completely characteristic of a cultural artifact in that it has a duty toward preserving and expressing the identity, pride, and heritage of the Angami Naga people