Marriage Necklace (Thali), late 19th century, India (Tamil Nadu, Chetiar), Gold strung on black thread, Bottom of central bead to end of counterweight: L. 33 1/4 in. (84.5 cm), Jewelry, Elaborate necklaces of this type were presented by the groom’s family during wedding celebrations of the Chetiar community, a Shaivite mercantile caste, and form part of the bride’s wealth (stridhan) thereafter
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Marriage Necklace, Thali, late 19th century, India, Tamil Nadu, Chetiar, Gold strung, black thread, Bottom, central bead, counterweight, L, 33 1/4, 84.5 cm, Jewelry, Elaborate necklaces, type, presented, groom, family, wedding celebrations, Chetiar community, Shaivite mercantile, caste, form part, bride, wealth, stridhan, thereafter
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