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A pair of Kalabubu coconut necklaces, tapering shape, slices of…
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A pair of Kalabubu coconut necklaces, tapering shape, slices of coconut shell fitted around internal brass frame, polished and dyed black. Prestigious symbol of strength and warfare triumph, this torc used to be worn by the warriors of the people of Nias in Sumatra, Indonesia, believing it would protect them during battles and bring them victory height 41 cm
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Tribal: S/E Asia, Oceania & Pacific