Genuine antique tribal silver jewelry from Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam is hard to come by nowadays. Recently crafted hill tribe jewelry is often made from aluminum or inferior alloys and lacks the charm of older pieces. Side by side, new and old pieces can be easily distinguished from each other.
Characteristics
Diameter: 6.5cm, 2.6 in
Width of band: 1.2 cm, 0.47 in
Weight: 29 grams / 1 oz
Period: Late 19thC
Provenance: Northern Laos
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