‘Giraffe woman’ lives for years with 15 rings around her neck

[post_page_title]Ancient tribal origins[/post_page_title]
The custom of wearing brass rings around the neck Sydney was so enamored with came from the Kayan Lahwi ethnic group of Burma. The meaning of the centuries’ old custom has been lost to time, and is now a signifier of cultural identity. Regardless, Western anthropologists have suggested several possible origins, concluding the tribe’s women wear the coils to appear less attractive to members of other tribes, making them less likely to be taken hostage. Conversely, others said they were intended to make them more attractive to men from their own tribes. Whatever the reason, Sydney couldn’t look away. As soon as she was old enough, she knew she would act to make her dream come true.