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20. Shaman's Necklace of Tiger Bells Nepal, 19th century. 37" (94 cm.) long. 16 bells, 13 in the shape of a stylized tiger head, hollow with a round stone inside to produce the sound. Worn Chinese characters appear on the top of the bell. Single bells are used as amulets from Siberia and Mongolia, through Tibet, Nepal and India; it is unusual to find so many of this quality on one chain. $350.
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