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Traditional looped cord closure
Old hand-crafted beads with natural patina
Tied cord closure
34 strands
Four strands of 3 mm glass beads from the Bonda tribe in Orissa
Ladakh Tribe Ceremonial Collar (097_COR_014j) length 22" Traditional looped cord closureOriginal Ladakh tribe collar covered with rows of coral tube heishi beads. The piece measures 7 1 2" x 4" with 10" long cord on each side. The main carnelian cabochon measures 22x29mm. Six turquoise nugget beads range from 8x8 17x17mm. Very collectable, in excellent condition. 212g total. Coral and turquoise are favored stones for the Ladakh tribe and traditional ornamentation is worn to indicate social status and to ward off evil sprits.
