Neck rings, or neck-rings, are any form of stiff jewellery worn as an ornament around the neck of an individual, as opposed to a loose necklace. Many cultures...
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Diadophis punctatus, commonly known as the ring-necked snake or ringneck snake, is a rather small, harmless species of colubrid snake found throughout...
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Common pheasant (redirect from Ring neck Pheasant)
Europe, where it is naturalised, it is simply known as the "pheasant". Ring-necked pheasant is both the name used for the species as a whole in North America...
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including Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin collaris, "of the neck" from collum, "neck". Ring-necked ducks are small to medium-sized diving ducks with the following...
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The rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the ring-necked parakeet, ringneck parrot (in aviculture) or the Kramer parrot, is a medium-sized...
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The ring-necked dove (Streptopelia capicola), also known as the Cape turtle dove or half-collared dove, (Amatori in South Africa) is a widespread and...
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A torc, also spelled torq or torque, is a large rigid or stiff neck ring in metal, made either as a single piece or from strands twisted together. The...
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A neck corset (sometimes called corset collar or neck lacer) is a type of BDSM collar. Unlike a normal corset which compresses the waist, a neck corset...
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Bedale Hoard (section Neck-rings)
rivets, four silver collars and neck-rings (one cut into two pieces), one silver arm, one fragment of a "Permian" ring, and one silver penannular brooch...
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attached to a pelvic girdle made of leather or plastic, as well as a neck ring. The ring has an anterior throat mold and two posterior occipital pads, which...
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the Basal rings may be incised or moulded the neck rings above these basal rings contain diagonally incised rings that circle the entire neck. The incised...
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The ring-necked francolin (Scleroptila streptophora) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae. It is found in Burundi, Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania...
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wood pigeon (Columba palumbus), particularly in older literature The ring-necked dove (Streptopelia capicola), also known as the Cape turtle dove or half-collared...
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Kayan people (Myanmar) (redirect from Long Neck Karen)
Shan term for the Kayan Lahwi (the group in which women wear the brass neck rings). The Kayan residents in Mae Hong Son Province in Northern Thailand refer...
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body part is specified within the term, e.g., earrings, neck rings, arm rings, and toe rings. Rings fit snugly around or in the part of the body they ornament...
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appendage. neck bin: The section between the shoulders and the dome. neck bin mesh: Mesh fitted between the neck bin and the neck rings. neck rings: Horizontal...
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peoples, such as in gift-bestowal and oath-swearing. Arm, finger and neck rings dating to the Early Medieval Period have been found in hoards throughout...
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In a few parts of Africa and Asia, neck rings are worn in order to elongate the neck. In these cultures, a long neck characterizes feminine beauty. The...
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also known as genital beading Neck ring – multiple neck rings or spiral are worn to give the effect of stretching the neck (in reality lowering the collarbones)...
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clothing down to his knees, a bridal head-dress, and the necklace (or neck-ring) Brísingamen (and, arguably, another lower necklace covering the breast...
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called a venets. Sometimes the riza includes a stylized torc or gorget (neck ring), called a tsata in Russian. Some icons, especially late Byzantine ones...
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The neck is the part of the body on many vertebrates that connects the head with the torso. The neck supports the weight of the head and protects the nerves...
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Diving helmet (redirect from Neck dam)
jocking straps. Neck dam – The more recent development is for the helmet to clamp to a neck dam, supported by a rigid ring. The neck dam seals against...
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available.[clarification needed] Other swim ring designs include buoyancy aids such as baby swim neck rings. Air mattress Beach Inflatable armbands Inner...
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Mende people (section Neck rings)
needed] The neck rings at the base of the mask are an exaggeration of actual neck creases. Mende people consider a beautiful neck to be one with rings as it...
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large golden rings around their necks. From as early as five years old, girls are introduced to their first neck ring. Over the years, more rings are added...
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harness-like hip area and metal strips rising to the chin, where a collar (neck ring) is held in place. Between the hips and chin, there are corrective thrusts...
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from Snettisham or Snettisham Great Torc is a large Iron Age torc or neck ring in electrum, from the 1st century BC. It is one of the finest pieces of...
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Norse compound brísinga-men whose second element is men "(ornamental) neck-ring (of precious metal), torc". The etymology of the first element is uncertain...
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conspicuous white neck ring at the base of the neck that in adult plumage is usually greater than 10 mm (0.39 in) wide and is subtended by a ring of darker feathers...
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