Why Do Kayans Wear Neck Rings?
Among the Kayan Tribe the Ancient Custom of Wearing Neck Rings for Life Is on the Decline. .. . Curiously, the Kayan Say This Custom Was Originally Established...
Among the Kayan tribe the ancient custom of wearing neck rings for life is on the decline. ... Curiously, the Kayan say this custom was originally established to make women less attractive, thereby protecting them from being kidnapped by rival tribes. Nowadays, they are worn to preserve cultural tradition.
What is the purpose of neck rings?
Illusion of elongation
In a few African and Asian cultures neck rings are worn usually to create the appearance that the neck has been stretched. The custom of wearing neck rings is related to an ideal of beauty: an elongated neck. Neck rings push the clavicle and ribs down.
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Who has the longest neck in the world?
Amazing necks
Among living animals, adult bull giraffes have the longest necks, capable of reaching about 8 feet (2.4 m) long. No other living creature exceeds half this length. For instance, ostriches typically have necks only about 3 feet (1 m) long.
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