She Really Believed
Since Sydney was young, experimental, and curious, she decided to elongate her neck by using necklaces she created from coat wire hangers. Sydney enjoyed looking in the mirror and pretending that she was a tribal woman. Her parents thought it was just a childish dream, but it was more!
She Really Believed
Mystifying Culture and Tradition
The Kayan Lahwi Tribe women wore rings around the neck from childhood, starting with four to five rings. As they get used to the weight on the collarbones, more are added. However, the coils don’t lengthen the neck; they push them down to give the illusion of a floating head.
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Mystifying Culture and Tradition