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Assig. object
jewellery
English Name
nose ring
Rohingya Name
nakor bali
Authorship

Unknown; [Author]

Collections

Rohingya weddings and marriage

Categories

Cultural Practice (CLP)

Functions

Beauty

Symbolic

Wedding gift

Inventory no.
CLP0008
Description
Nakor bali or nose pin is a symbol of the married Rohingya woman. A Rohingya bride traditionally receives a nakor bali from the groom❜s family during the engagement, and will wear it for the rest of her life. The Rohingya believe that the carries good wishes and blessings from the elders. However, this tradition is becoming less common.

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