The Hmong are a colourful hill tribe people whose homeland is in the mountainous regions of southern China. Hmong living in Vietnam number around 1,000,000 and are found mostly in the mountainous regions along the northern borders.
The Hmong are divided into four main sub-groups; the White Hmong, Striped Hmong, Red and Black Hmong. They are renowned for their enviable silversmith skills and unique designs.
Characteristics
Diameter: 6.9cm, 2.7 in
Weight: 31 grams / 1.1 oz
Hill Tribe: Hmong
Period: 19thC
Provenance: North Vietnam
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