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.

Shipped by UPS

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.

Shipped by UPS

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Hmong
Country of Origin
China
Period
Late 19th century
Material
Silver
Sold with stand
No
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
SpainVerified
318
Objects sold
100%
Private

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