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Tengura necklace - Nepal 04.02.1941

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.:04.02.1941
  • Size:Length: 65 cm; individual element: 30 mm, diameter: 6 mm
  • Weight:03 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 MetalSilverAloy with poor silver content

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
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