Ethnically, culturally, and linguistically the Nocte and Tangsa of the same neighbouring state of Arunachal Pradesh, are also closely related to the Konyaks.[citation needed] The ethnic members maintain a very disciplined community life with strict adherence to duties and responsibilities assigned to each of them.[citation needed] Other unique traditional practices that set the Konyaks apart are gunsmithing, iron smelting, brasswork, and gunpowder making.A black residue floats on top of the water which is collected, dried, mixed with charcoal, and turned into gunpowder.[citation needed] The Konyak language belongs to the Northern Naga sub-branch of the Sal sub-family of Sino-Tibetan.
A ceremonial basket of the Konyak tribe with a skull and two human heads carved from wood. This basket is a status symbol.