Tarnetehingutes
Tarnetehingutes are a class of ritual objects from the fictional Tarneth archipelago, used as exchange tokens and mnemonic devices in ceremonial contexts. They function as tangible records of kinship and obligation, and are exchanged during rites of passage, reconciliation, and dowry ceremonies.
Etymology: The term derives from Tarneth languages, combining elements meaning light and token to suggest their
Description: Tarnetehingutes are typically small, hand-made artifacts crafted from fired clay, bone, or metal. Most measure
Function: Each piece encodes information about the bearer’s lineage, age-mate status, or clan affiliation. Tokens are
History: The practice emerged in the early medieval period in coastal Tarneth communities and spread inland
Cultural significance: Scholars regard these objects as material embodiments of social memory, linking individuals to kin
Related topics: amulets, talismans, ritual exchange, material culture.