jewels of the peacock
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Ulti Dhingli locket, early 20th century
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'Ulti dhingli' = the upside-down doll.
A new bride is given a locket with the doll right-side up, if it is the man's first marriage.
However, if she marries a widower, then she is given a doll that is upside-down.
The right-side-up dolls are fairly common in Rajasthan tribes, while these are rare.
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