This being the second week of competition mode I decided to do a special photo for the challenge.
Many years ago a friend of mine worked in a remote part of the Australian out back, called Balgo Hills. When she called back home she brought presents from the area which is home to the local indigenous people and my present was a unique Seed Necklace made from Twisted Human Hair and collected local seeds.
I hope that you enjoy my Tribal Take on The Twisted Theme.
NB: Necklaces are traditionally worn by both men and women in rituals and ceremonies focusing on sexuality and fecundity. The string or hair that the necklace is made from is of equal importance because it symbolises the relatedness of a people and families in particular. When the necklace is worn it represents part of the land and connects the wearer to the land.
Very nice necklace. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is an incredible shot! Twisted human hair, that seems a bit twisted in itself, wonderful wonderful.. Very nice tribal take on the theme..
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beautiful shot and a beautiful necklace milli........
ReplyDeleteWow! I like what you tell about it... I would never have guessed it was human hair!
ReplyDeleteSoft and lovely picture!
Thanks for visiting mine, Milli.
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Wow! Human hair! that is a great shot! http://love2rein.multiply.com/journal/item/96/PPTwisted
ReplyDeleteI know I need to clean it. lol..Anders.
ReplyDeleteI have had it stored for ages and its gathered up the dust..being a bit fragile I will have to work out the best way to dust it off and fix it up again.
cool Millie
ReplyDeleteWhen I was roadtraining, I used to go to the remote Aboriginal missions, and several women tried to give me these necklaces....
ReplyDeleteBeing a symbol of impending marriage, so I got told......
Naturally, I had to refuse such a gift......phew!!!
LOL Phew for you Peter. I wrote a small NB at the bottom of the photo.
ReplyDeleteyes...I read that.....which is why I related my tale to you.....
ReplyDeletevery nice and so is the tradition that goes with the necklace.
ReplyDeleteA Beautiful shot as always Milli
ReplyDeleteThanks for relating the story and I am sure that you can write a book about your travels in the outback. did you ever go to Balgo over the border in Western Australia?
ReplyDeleteAn amazing shot!
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yes...several times...I went to most missions in South Australia, Northern Territories, and Western Australia...but only in dry weather....roads have a habit of turning into mud during the rains......
ReplyDeleteSo interesting...you are a lucky man Peter through all that travelling and experience.
ReplyDeleteLucky??
ReplyDeleteto have bounced my way over country where grown men fear to go??
to have been dumb enough to go back time after time??
to have damaged my back?
to have killed half my internal organs??
Oh yair...I'm a lucky bloke, alright...
Lmao........
Milli a splendid macro shot and very artistic in composition..excellent entry
ReplyDeleteI was curious waiting to see what twisted item you had found - you never know with you - always a surprise! The only thought I had was that it would be, for sure, very feminine and it was- so on that part I was right. I enjoyed reading your words on your choice of subject and impressed with your neat photo. As for the rtwisted twine very twisted and in its own way interesting to look at. Great choice I reckon. Still not able to enter PP just no time for comments which is a shame.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot Milli and an interesting tale to go with them.
ReplyDeleteUnique necklace.
ReplyDeleteyour background I find intriguing also............
ReplyDeleteNice tradition that goes with the necklace. Thanks for the background.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure this will look very nice on me.. LOL... Great macro shot Milli, as always
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excellent picture and story there..............I really enjoyed it
ReplyDeleteCould be used as a Halter?
ReplyDeleteWhoa there Nelly.
Nay nay nay. Teeth showing a discoloured grin.
You rattle well my lad.
Human hair, eh, we had that from the beginning of time to work with....
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your explanation as much as I enjoyed your wonderful photo.
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wow..made from twisted human hair even! a very interesting entry, millie! and your image is artistic and very beautiful :)
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That is so pretty, very unusal!
ReplyDeleteTwisted ~ Rachel's Style!
Very interesting jewelery
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my site.
I didn't see the plane that made the con-trail, but I'm quite sure it was just upper winds making it look twisted
Picture Perfect - Twisted - Jet Con-trail
That is just too cool!
ReplyDeleteI like that you explained all of this about the necklaces! Way cool!
ReplyDeleteVery cool shot and story
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Great shot :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit to mine
"Twisted" - for Picture Perfect
Oh wow!! very interesting!!! yup we have seeds used as beads here but this is the first time i heard of human hair used to string them together!!! wonderful!!! and i love your shot of it too milli!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this entry! very interesting, and a superb photo, too
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how beautiful!
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Very unique take on the theme...wonderful shot of the necklace.
ReplyDeleteSuch great textures and colors... simplest things creating an amazing shot!
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milli congrats girl you are a tope ten this week :)
ReplyDeletecongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making it to the top 10!
ReplyDeleteU're in the top 10! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on making the top 10!
ReplyDeleteNice shot. Love the vivid colors and the representation of hours of work. Reminds me of my mother who in later years of life took up beading like this to keep her hands pliable and nimble. Congratulations!
ReplyDeletevery nice..Congrats on Top 10!
ReplyDeletewell deserved! congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Milli dear, well done and good luck in the poll!
ReplyDeletecongrats milli, this was in my top ten list also.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making the Top 10 :-))
ReplyDeletei knew it i knew you'd be on the top 10 this week!!! congratulations milli and hugggss!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on making the Top 10, Milli! ....an awesome image :-)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant ~ well done on top ten
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being one of the top ten...great going. Interesting shot.
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Human hair? My son could make one with all he looses in the bathroom sink. *mumbles & giggles* congrats on your top 10. Lovely shot.
ReplyDeleteawesome Milli and I love your background to go with it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
awesome Milli and I love your background to go with it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
i have voted for you! ;) i love the color ;p
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Milli. I knew
ReplyDeleteyou would place in the top 10 this week.
I wonderful entry.
I am off to vote.
way to go milli on top ten, great jog with photo and theme
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. Thanks for stopping by Milli.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and well shot. Nice job Milli.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shot Milli. Congrats on your Top Ten. Sorry I haven't been before but my internet has been down.
ReplyDeletecongrats on the top 10 and a very nice take on the theme
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