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"Tengura" necklace - Western Nepal 04.02.1926

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). The necklace has a small silver box  in the center.

  • Ref.:04.02.1926
  • Size:Length: 70 cm; individual element: 38 mm, diameter: 4 mm
  • Weight:86 gr

Category

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

Origin

  • Hindukush/Himalaya
  • NEPAL
  • Tharu

Material

  • VegetalCotton White metal, silver content not tested

Quality

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

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