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$2,246.72
£1,672.22
€1,890
CA$3,115.98
A$3,354.63
CHF 1,796.47
MX$40,422.11
NOK 22,666.48
SEK 20,743.49
DKK 14,405.29
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Framed Hmong Ethnic Necklace, Silver Plated Metal, 20th Century – Laos, Thailand
Extraordinary and rarely seen ethnic necklace made of silver plated metal, from Thailand. Recently framed in a large frame with floating glass. This is a piece that presents the essence of exoticism and sophistication that characterizes the countries of the East. It comes from Laos or Thailand, specifically from a subgroup of the Miao people, the Hmong. Composed of 10 semicircles, in the style of ceremonial necklaces. This type of necklace was often used for weddings and probably dates from the second half of the 20th century, around 1950.
The Miao are an ethnic minority found mainly at the intersection of northern Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and China. Miao is the official term for four distinct groups of people who are only related through language or culture: the Hmu people, the Qo Xiong people, the A-Hmao people and the Hmong people. There are about nine million Miao in China, of whom the Hmong probably make up a third.
The Miao people regard textiles, clothing and accessories as expressions of identity. Silver material and designs, such as this one, also serve a protective function, promoting the health and safety of the wearer, while presenting a dazzling display that delights the eye. The Miao have always been renowned silversmiths, their jewellery often being made from melted silver coins. Women therefore carried a part of the family heritage and thus proclaimed their social status. Today, most jewellery is made from an alloy of various metals, including silver-plated copper and zinc.
Miao families begin collecting silver jewellery for their daughters when they are babies, and keep it in a special wooden box in anticipation of their wedding day, when they display their finest finery for the entire village. A wedding outfit often includes several exquisitely designed silver necklaces that represent beauty, wealth and dignity and are believed to ward off evil. Jewels are passed down from generation to generation.
These ethnic pieces had a place in the French collector's market because French silver coins were often melted down to make necklaces or repair existing ones. In addition, there are some smaller communities in French Guiana, an overseas region of France. This piece of folk art can be perfect to fit into different spaces.
Type: Necklace
Material: Silver-plated metal
Period: 1950s
Country of origin: Laos, Thailand
Good condition according to its age and use
Origin: Private collection France
Overall dimensions: 80 x 80 x 10 cm.
Necklace dimensions: 24 x 24 cm.
The shipping of the product will be paid by the buyer according to the dimensions, weight and destination. We will contact you to manage it and agree on the budget. The shipping costs include professional custom-made packaging; and personalized shipping, with tracking number and guarantee. The frame that protects the artwork is offered as a gift, but has value in itself. It is provided at no additional cost so that when your artwork arrives at your home or destination it can be displayed immediately. Any damage to the frame itself, which does not affect the integrity of the artwork, cannot be accepted as a valid reason to open a claim or request a cancellation. The buyer will be responsible for paying import duties and associated taxes in the destination country, if any. Please note the seller's disclaimer regarding possible customs charges, as they are levied in the destination country and the amount to be paid is determined by the customs of that country. If it is necessary to request an export permit, the costs are borne by the buyer. The cost depends progressively on the value of the artwork to be exported.
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