Old silver neck ring called “varlo” from Rajasthan and Gujarat, India made with silver wire wrapped around a thicker wire. Worn by both men and women.
Silver has been tested as high-grade.
From 1st half of XXth Century.
The inner diameter of this neck ring is 16 cm 6,3 in). The inner perimeter is about 50 cm (19,68 in)
Weight: 328 gr.
References:
“Traditional jewelry of India”, Untracht, Oppi, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers
“Colliers ethniques d’Afrique d’Asie, d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2003
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