Akha Headdress & Belt - Cotton, kauri shells, glass beads, metal/silvery-colored buttons, coins, bone/bean elements and - Thailand - 20th century
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Authentic Akha headpiece and belt set from Thailand, dating to the 20th century, in good ethnographic condition, with a headpiece measuring 30 cm high, 22 cm wide, 15 cm deep (742 g) and a belt 82.5 cm long and 8.5 cm high (549 g), made from cotton, kauri shells, glass beads, metal silvery buttons, coins, and bone elements, featuring an elephant emblem.
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An authentic, richly decorated traditional costume set from the Akha people of Southeast Asia, consisting of a headpiece (muts) and a matching hip belt.
The headpiece is a true work of art, studded with countless silver-colored bead buttons, colorful glass beads, cowrie shells, tassels, metal pendant elements and an elephant emblem at the top.
The belt is also heavily decorated with rows of cowrie shells and worked rectangular elements (possible bone/plastic inlay).
Such sets are worn by Akha women during ceremonies and celebrations and symbolize status and wealth.
Condition:
In good ethnographic condition.
The craftsmanship, beadwork and shells are in a beautiful, complete state with light, authentic signs of age and use.
Dimensions
Headpiece:
Height: 30 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Inner width: 25 cm
Inner depth: 14 cm
Weight: 742 g
Belt:
Height: 8.5 cm
Width: 82.5 cm
Weight: 549 g
The lot is packed with utmost care and shipped by registered mail and insured with track & trace. Collecting is also possible by arrangement.
An authentic, richly decorated traditional costume set from the Akha people of Southeast Asia, consisting of a headpiece (muts) and a matching hip belt.
The headpiece is a true work of art, studded with countless silver-colored bead buttons, colorful glass beads, cowrie shells, tassels, metal pendant elements and an elephant emblem at the top.
The belt is also heavily decorated with rows of cowrie shells and worked rectangular elements (possible bone/plastic inlay).
Such sets are worn by Akha women during ceremonies and celebrations and symbolize status and wealth.
Condition:
In good ethnographic condition.
The craftsmanship, beadwork and shells are in a beautiful, complete state with light, authentic signs of age and use.
Dimensions
Headpiece:
Height: 30 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Inner width: 25 cm
Inner depth: 14 cm
Weight: 742 g
Belt:
Height: 8.5 cm
Width: 82.5 cm
Weight: 549 g
The lot is packed with utmost care and shipped by registered mail and insured with track & trace. Collecting is also possible by arrangement.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Thailand
Material
Cotton, kauri shells, glass beads, metal/silvery-colored buttons, coins, bone/bean elements and
Height
30 cm
Width
22 cm
Title of artwork
Akha Headdress & Belt
Depth
15 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
