Necklace - Hmong - China

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Hmong silver neck ring from the late 19th century, 26.5 cm long with a neck ring of 14.5 x 15 cm and a 7 cm gap, weighing 245 g, featuring a soul lock pendant (4.5 x 6 cm) in high‑grade silver, origin China, provenance Gallery/antique dealer, authentic/original, in good condition, a small version probably worn by a child, shipped by UPS.

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Hmong silver neck ring, worn by this ethnic minority inhabiting mainly SW China, Vietnam and Laos. This is a small version worn probably by a child.

High-grade silver.

This neck ring has a spirit lock suspended from it. Spirit locks are believed to lock the spirit or soul into the body in case of illness or accident, thereby providing the wearer with powerful protection against physical harm.

From the beginning of the XXth Century or earlier.

Dimensions:

Total length: 26,5 cm
Size of the neck ring: 14,5 x 15 cm
Gap of the neck ring: 7 cm
Size of the soul lock pendant: 4,5 x 6 cm

Weight: 245 gr.

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Ethnic group/ culture

Hmong

Country of Origin

China

Period

Late 19th century

Material

Silver

Sold with stand

Condition

Good condition

Title of artwork

Necklace

Height

26.5 cm

Width

14.5 cm

Depth

2 cm

Weight

245 g

Provenance

Gallery / Antique dealer

Authenticity

Original/official

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