[simpson96]

[af_vet_1981]

She claimed she is from North Africa;

From Google:

"North Africans from groups like the Berber and Beja tribes traditionally put rings in their noses for cultural and spiritual reasons, such as protection from evil spirits, connection to the divine, and to signify wealth or social status. In some communities, like the Bahariya oasis, it was specifically worn by married women to signify marital status and prevent headaches, while other groups like the Rashayda in Somalia also have a similar tradition involving gold rings."