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Caping

Posted by Michael Palmieri on July 14, 2015 at 3:08pm
CapingAdornment - Silver Caping / Modesty DiscIndonesia/India/Burma/Thailand/MalaysiaThe Caping is a modesty disc worn by children to cover their private parts. Children starts using caping when they are able to stand and walk, which is around the age of one year and above. The purpose of using caping is to protect the wearer from evil spirits.Caping is made either from gold, silver or brass depending on the children family social status.
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  • Joost Daalder July 17, 2015 at 9:11am

    A very nice example, Michael. Well described, too.

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