Antique collectable beads jewelry

I would really like some information on this  "Head Bead". I have owned it for about 20 years, believe I had more at some point.  Was given to me by a friend. I have not been able to find anything like it on internet.

The material feels like clay or possibly some kind of seed. It measures just over 1 inch high and 2 1/2 inches around.

I would appreciate any help identifying it or where it may have come from

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  • This is a lovely old head. I would guess it is a Naga ornament awarded to a young warrior who has been successful in head taking. These heads could be made of bronze or of wood and the more you collected, the higher your social status and the more eligible you were for marriage.

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