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Posted by bianca maggi on February 2, 2015 at 3:50pm
NEPAL (Tamang, Gurung, Limbu)Necklace "kanta" made with five-metal protective alloy: gold, silver, copper, brass and iron. The big clip disc represent a lotus flower which symbolizes fertility.
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  • Harald February 16, 2015 at 10:36pm

    Is this clasp not from a Jantar necklace? Name Khip indeed lotus flower (purity). Tamang woman wear these.2506024194?profile=RESIZE_320x320

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