Description
Silver, bone
Nepal
1st half 20th century
these necklaces were made from an alloy of metal (balls) and silver (coins)
their phallic and solar symbolism protected women and children (and sometimes men)
this one is particularly flexible
4 small pieces missing from the ends
97 grams
54 cm around the neck
Bibliography :
various examples in ‘The Jewelry of Nepal’, Gabriel Hannelore, New York, Weatherhill, 1999
ref : 81668
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