The nose stud holds considerable importance in the attire of the Santhal tribe, representing beauty, identity, and culture. This nose stud has a small circular ball at the head of the stud connected to a pin at the base to keep it comfortable for daily wear. In the Santhal culture, the nose stud is an important ornamentation for the women. It is presented with great respect, bearing with it symbolisms of grace, marital status, and social identity. With its simple design-a smoothly rounded head-it reminds us of the tribe's love for all things understated with a great deal of meaning.
Minimal as it may be, its cultural purposes are deep-rooted and is given during significant life events-wedding, and coming-of-age ceremonies. The head's round ball design is a common trope in tribal jewellery signifying wholeness and unity-both valued concepts in Santhal cosmology. The pin mechanism at the base permits easy fastening of the ornament onto the left nostril, but placement can vary by geographic region and personal choice. This nose stud can be made of metal, and for different classes of wearers, there may be variations in material types. This is a simple yet terribly powerful symbol of Santhal identity and womanhood.