Neck Ring
About this object
History of use
Neck ring is worn during healing, soul-calling ceremonies to lock the soul of the patient into their body.
Physical description
Large, silver, open-ended, circular neck ring with twisted braid design. Either end of the neck ring has a flat triangular piece with a wing/feather design. Metal chains are attached to the open ends which hang down the wearer's back. Each chain has a triangular piece on the end with engraved designs. Two larger pendants with engraved designs hang from thicker chains, one larger than the other. Both pendants are flat and rectangular with circular handles which meet in the centre with two swirls.
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Date Acquired
30 Jul 2011
How Acquired
Donated
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Measurements
Overall: 40.5 cm x 19.2 cm x .9 cm
Object Number
2902/12