A choker is a close-fitting necklace worn around the neck. They can be adorned in a variety of ways, including with sequins, studs, or a pendant. They have been around for thousands of years, first gracing the world's earliest civilizations.
Often made with gold or lapis, the necklaces were thought to be protective and instilled with special powers. Historically, they were associated with high fashion. However, in the the late 19th century, a plain thin red, or black ribbon choker had ties to prostitution.
In Native American culture, chokers functioned as a form of protection for tribal warriors guarding the jugular and deflecting arrows from the neck in battle. Also, it was thought to protect the voice and provide great speaking abilities to the wearer.
The bone choker would guide the warrior to speak the truth directly from the heart.