A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Traditional Ampallang Jewelry

From Malaysia, courtesy of El Tio Pincho.

Comments

68 responses to “Traditional Ampallang Jewelry”

  1. hannah Avatar
    hannah

    Damn, that would look really hot being worn.

  2. hannah Avatar
    hannah

    Damn, that would look really hot being worn.

  3. hannah Avatar
    hannah

    Damn, that would look really hot being worn.

  4. hannah Avatar
    hannah

    Damn, that would look really hot being worn.

  5. Ausmoz Avatar
    Ausmoz

    Interesting

  6. Ausmoz Avatar
    Ausmoz

    Interesting

  7. Ausmoz Avatar
    Ausmoz

    Interesting

  8. Ausmoz Avatar
    Ausmoz

    Interesting

  9. Matt Volatile Avatar

    Wow… some enterprising organics supplier should sieze the gap in the market!

  10. Matt Volatile Avatar

    Wow… some enterprising organics supplier should sieze the gap in the market!

  11. Matt Volatile Avatar

    Wow… some enterprising organics supplier should sieze the gap in the market!

  12. Matt Volatile Avatar

    Wow… some enterprising organics supplier should sieze the gap in the market!

  13. Jonnypants Avatar
    Jonnypants

    Damn they would kick ass! Where the hell do i find one!

  14. Jonnypants Avatar
    Jonnypants

    Damn they would kick ass! Where the hell do i find one!

  15. Jonnypants Avatar
    Jonnypants

    Damn they would kick ass! Where the hell do i find one!

  16. Jonnypants Avatar
    Jonnypants

    Damn they would kick ass! Where the hell do i find one!

  17. moddoctor Avatar
    moddoctor

    agreed, i’d seriously consider the piercing to wear the hardware.

  18. moddoctor Avatar
    moddoctor

    agreed, i’d seriously consider the piercing to wear the hardware.

  19. moddoctor Avatar
    moddoctor

    agreed, i’d seriously consider the piercing to wear the hardware.

  20. moddoctor Avatar
    moddoctor

    agreed, i’d seriously consider the piercing to wear the hardware.

  21. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Wow, now that’s sexy. I’d love to see pix of this being worn. Yum yum.

  22. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Wow, now that’s sexy. I’d love to see pix of this being worn. Yum yum.

  23. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Wow, now that’s sexy. I’d love to see pix of this being worn. Yum yum.

  24. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Wow, now that’s sexy. I’d love to see pix of this being worn. Yum yum.

  25. Kanga43 Avatar

    That is freaking awesome.

  26. Kanga43 Avatar

    That is freaking awesome.

  27. Kanga43 Avatar

    That is freaking awesome.

  28. Kanga43 Avatar

    That is freaking awesome.

  29. Patrick Avatar
    Patrick

    That is seriously cool. I wish we had something for size comparison. It seems a little large for “active” use.

  30. Patrick Avatar
    Patrick

    That is seriously cool. I wish we had something for size comparison. It seems a little large for “active” use.

  31. Patrick Avatar
    Patrick

    That is seriously cool. I wish we had something for size comparison. It seems a little large for “active” use.

  32. Patrick Avatar
    Patrick

    That is seriously cool. I wish we had something for size comparison. It seems a little large for “active” use.

  33. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Id like to see one of these worn too… anyone willing to share? lol

  34. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Id like to see one of these worn too… anyone willing to share? lol

  35. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Id like to see one of these worn too… anyone willing to share? lol

  36. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Id like to see one of these worn too… anyone willing to share? lol

  37. Nurse Gracer Avatar

    Things like this make me realize that if I had a penis, it would be more metal than penis. *Sigh of jealousy*

  38. Nurse Gracer Avatar

    Things like this make me realize that if I had a penis, it would be more metal than penis. *Sigh of jealousy*

  39. Nurse Gracer Avatar

    Things like this make me realize that if I had a penis, it would be more metal than penis. *Sigh of jealousy*

  40. Nurse Gracer Avatar

    Things like this make me realize that if I had a penis, it would be more metal than penis. *Sigh of jealousy*

  41. vernacular Avatar
    vernacular

    I agree with nurse gracer!

  42. vernacular Avatar
    vernacular

    I agree with nurse gracer!

  43. vernacular Avatar
    vernacular

    I agree with nurse gracer!

  44. vernacular Avatar
    vernacular

    I agree with nurse gracer!

  45. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    I’m curious as to the purpose of the wooden cover. I know that some tribes use penis sheaths for the sake of modesty (I think Indonesian tribes?); is this for the same function, or is purely decorative? I’d love to know more about the history and traditions associated with this style of genital covering.

  46. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    I’m curious as to the purpose of the wooden cover. I know that some tribes use penis sheaths for the sake of modesty (I think Indonesian tribes?); is this for the same function, or is purely decorative? I’d love to know more about the history and traditions associated with this style of genital covering.

  47. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    I’m curious as to the purpose of the wooden cover. I know that some tribes use penis sheaths for the sake of modesty (I think Indonesian tribes?); is this for the same function, or is purely decorative? I’d love to know more about the history and traditions associated with this style of genital covering.

  48. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    I’m curious as to the purpose of the wooden cover. I know that some tribes use penis sheaths for the sake of modesty (I think Indonesian tribes?); is this for the same function, or is purely decorative? I’d love to know more about the history and traditions associated with this style of genital covering.

  49. pill2makeUnumb Avatar

    what material is that made out of? is it stone?

  50. pill2makeUnumb Avatar

    what material is that made out of? is it stone?

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