Nepal "Tengura" Protective Necklace

$ 650.00

  • Nepal "Tengura" Protective Necklace
  • Approx. 22" long
  • Bead Approx. 6mm x 15mm
  • Consists of 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 Apotropaic magic (from Greek apotrepein "to ward off" from apo- "away" and trepein "to turn") is a type of magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences, as in deflecting misfortune or averting the evil eye.