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Jewelry Forms: Collars, Cuffs, and Coils

What do Ndebele neck and leg rings traditionally mark, and why must they be worn as a complete set?
They mark marital status. The rings function as a coordinated set — removing any one ring changes the meaning communicated by the whole arrangement.
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