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A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

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Posted by manish khavadiya on June 25, 2011 at 8:59am

this is from Kerala south of India.these big bowls are used for cooking holy food in temples of Kerala. these are made up of eight metal (Ashtadhatu) brass,gold,silver,copper,tin,zinc,iron,mercury.these are considered to bring prosperity and the mix is considered very holy.this is a old piece.it does not come in jewellery but its like jewellery for the place we live in.

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