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The Bondo Tribe Coin Necklace is a very beautiful piece of jewellery of Bondo Tribe from Odisha in east India. This necklace represents an atypical pendant intricately made of some prized medals of the year 1961, which as coins form the strung basis of the necklace.
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The Bondo Tribe Coin Necklace is a very beautiful piece of jewellery of Bondo Tribe from Odisha in east India. This necklace represents an atypical pendant intricately made of some prized medals of the year 1961, which as coins form the strung basis of the necklace. Their inclusion definitely gives this piece a cultural significance with a historic connection, representing the tribe's engagement with other cultures beyond their traditional practices. The necklace has a pendant in the centre, on which floral motifs are carved; these motifs often celebrate nature, fertility, and life in tribal art. The danglers surrounding the floral motifs give both movement and charm to the necklace. It is thought that these danglers might also have the meaning of warding off evil spirits or to depict community bonding, as such adornments are considered to bring good luck against evil spirits or misfortune in many tribal cultures. Jewellery is seen as being very culturally and spiritually significant among the Bondo. It is considered beautiful, of social status, ancestral claim, and a protection against evil. Women wear ethnic necklaces on occasions such as important rituals or events, signifying their significance in the social and spiritual realms of the tribe.
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