Though the Nagas cannot boast of any written documentation of how they came about, a look at the Nagaland Museum in the state capital can give the visitor an idea about the legacy of the Nagas.Located at Bayavü Hill, about 1½ km from the main town, it houses a rare collection of artifacts of each Naga tribe.The State Museum also has authentic Naga precious stones on display.Here one can see the most valued and expensive necklaces used by the Nagas.They are an assortment of precious stones which include cornelian, tourmaline, coral, core of xancus, ivory and other beads, brass and silver bells.Another interesting display is the Naga Morung/hut models.One can make out that the villages were located on hilltops.Perhaps it was to survey/watch the valley below for approaching friends or foes.The variations in architecture among the different tribes are just amazing. Musical instruments are also displayed.The various instruments give an insight into how music formed an integral part of Naga life.Log drum, Tati, a single stringed instrument, and other instruments made of bamboo and buffalo horns are used during festivals and other social gatherings.For the art lovers the state museum has an art gallery which houses collections of paintings by different local artists. The themes vary from traditional to modern.