Large Silver Hmong Collar

Description

This an impressive large early 20th century silver collar or neck band in the traditional Miao/Hmong Tribal tradition. This is … more This an impressive large early 20th century silver collar or neck band in the traditional Miao/Hmong Tribal tradition. This is an unusual and massive silver neck ring from a tribal group from the mountain region of the golden triangle of Laos, Thailand and Burma. The ring is intended as a protective amulet preventing the spirit of the wearer from leaving her body. The neck ring is suspended from a custom iron frame allowing the neck ring to be the perfect decorative element in either a traditional or a minimalist mid-century design. It would also add focus to a Spanish or monastic aesthetic. (Additional information included in the attached paperwork from an early 21st century sale)
The collar is composed of three individual but complementary bands, each designed in an abstract geometric pattern. The collars are mounted on a custom Steel stand. All three collars are in excellent overall condition; no faults have been noted. The Miao are an ethnic minority and are located principally at the intersection of northern Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and China. Silver is highly prized by the Miao who gift silver to their daughters beginning at birth.
**We have had the collar appraised by Honeychurch Antiques; the collar appraises for approximately $4,000. less