This bracelet has a few minor scratches and indentations consistent with regular use over a long period of time. It is quite heavy in the hand.
Reference: Paul & Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle p.42
Characteristics
Diameter: 7.3cm, 2.9 in
Width of band: 1cm, 0.4 in
Weight: 104 grams / 3.7 in
Period 19th Century
Hill Tribe: Hmong
Provenance: Northern Laos
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