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22nd January 2012, 06:05 PM
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22nd January 2012, 06:44 PM
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Hmm...interesting piece, Detlef, I'm not sure where this one comes from, but many cultures have phallic talisman/ amulet/ worship for obviously belief in fertility/creation or protection. For instance in Indian Hinduism you have the Shiva Linga. In Thailand, to they have a phallic symbol called the Palad Khik. The traditional belief for little boys is to wear this type of amulet for protection to fool spirits into thinking they are adults. For adults, (both men and women) you also see the amulet used for protection and good luck.
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22nd January 2012, 07:21 PM
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Hello Nathaniel,
thank you for your input. I know Palad Khik from Thailand but my feeling is that this one is a tribal item. I have the hope that someone can nail down the origin by the used materials. This striped white horn material from the female charm I have never seen. Regards, Detlef |
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