Necklace made from boar’s tusks and runo reed in between. Men wear this together with the tangkil (this collection) during ceremonies and rituals such as in the begnas ritual for rice production. Observable inlaid designs on the runo sticks. Rattan basketry weave is designed on each of the tusks. It is worn by priests and warriors during rituals. Older versions of this are made from crocodile teeth, which is why this ornament is named after the local term for crocodile. Such objects are now considered a heirloom. Traditional materials are no longer available for their production. But nowadays, this ornament is sometimes reproduced and worn during cultural festivals.
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