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Tengura necklace from Nepal 04.02.1873

Formed by phallic or bullet shaped pieces of bone set into metal bezels that are strung together in a neckband or collar. These collars are believed to contain a strong apotropaic magic power to turn away harm, prevent evil spirits rising to the head, or averting the evil eye. Worn by Tharu tribes women in the Nepalese lowlands (karnali region).

  • Ref.:04.02.1873
  • Size:Length: 60 cm; width: 35 mm
  • Weight:100 gr

Category

  • Tibet & Nepal Jewelry 04.02Roof of the world 29.06
  • ORIENTAL JEWELRY 04REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Hindukush/Himalaya
  • NEPAL
  • Tharu

Material

  • AnimalBones and hornsVegetalCotton White metal, silver content not tested

Quality

  • Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.Excellent overall condition

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