The Antiquities of Orissa v1.c10.230

v1.c10.230

**Necklaces, bangles, bracelets, &c. :** Of necklaces, the finest specimens are to be seen in the Illustrations Nos. 63 and 142. In their lockets the collets for the setting of precious stones on a gold frame is distinctly indicated. Some of the pendants of the large necklace of the male figure, Kārtikeya, appear as if intended to represent tiger's claws mounted on gold, a favourite charm still in use in some parts of India. The small necklace is formed of small lockets edged with pearls. The garland across the chest was probably formed of flowers, though the bell-shaped pendants of Bhagavatī's garland [**99**] would suggest the idea of its being the representation of a metallic ornament. The necklet of Bhagavatī is formed of five pearls or gold beads each, and a string of pearls is worn between the principal necklace and the necklet. A string of bells descends from the right breast, and a string of pearls or beads passes from the right shoulder to the left side.