Nepal “Tengura” Protective Necklace
- 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.Â
