The Hmong are renowned for their love of silver and enviable silversmith skills, producing well crafted jewellery with unique designs. Authentic antique Hmong jewellery is very hard to come by nowadays. Antique Hmong silver jewellery is noticeably superior to recently made pieces.
Characteristics
Length: 16.5cm, 6.5 in
Width: 1.5cm, .6 in
Weight: 15 grams
Period: 19th century
Provenance: Northern Laos
Reference: Paul & Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle p.61
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