The Co Tu people wore special ornaments made from boar tusks and colorful beads. These showed a man's strength and wealth.

Jewelry showed prestige.

Co Tu men wore traditional clothes and jewelry during festivals in the Truong Son Mountains.

They wore necklaces with animal tusks, which looked very striking.

Village elder C'Lau Blao said Co Tu jewelry is made from many materials like beads and animal horns.

Boar tusks were very special and worn by men as necklaces.

A man's necklace could have many boar tusks, depending on his status. Sometimes, they were combined with animal claws.

Important people in the village wore necklaces with many prized tusks. They were respected for their knowledge and skills.

Blao still wears his tusks with traditional clothes made from tree bark during festivals.

Boar tusks are not just jewelry, but also have spiritual meaning.

It takes years to get a perfect tusk.

Village elder C'Lau Nhim said Co Tu men went on hunting trips and kept the long tusks of wild boars as ornaments.

Older boars had longer tusks, which were very valuable. They were strung with beads and worn across the chest.

Having a beautiful tusk meant a man was a good hunter and brave.

The Co Tu also raised pigs to get long, white tusks.

To get perfect tusks, they chose a good pig and raised it for many years, taking care of its teeth.

The owner had to watch the tusks closely and make a hole near the tip so they would curve.

After many years, the tusks were long and shiny. Some curved in a circle or made many coils.

Removing the tusks required great care to avoid damaging them.

Long, curved tusks are very rare and precious.

Beautiful tusks were very valuable and could be exchanged for many buffaloes.

Boar tusks were also worn in the hair with combs or sticks.

Some people believed boar tusks could protect them from harm and bring good health.

Now, people do not hunt wild animals for tusks, and few raise pigs just for their tusks.

Old tusks are now very special and are kept by families or village elders.

When Co Tu elders wear traditional clothes and tusk necklaces, it reminds people of their strength and wealth.

Ha Nam