Traditional Peacock Earrings, 100 mm, Miao-Hmong, 15 g - Laos - Hmong Miao

Stunning Miao Hmong traditional Peacock-Pattern Earrings 100 mm, 15 g
Traditional craftsmanship among the Miao Hmong in ethnically silver low-karat
Late 19th to early 20th century
Sold as-is – see photos
Presented and shipped in a red or bronze-green linen gift pouch with a cord

Weight 15 g for 75 carats
Dimensions: Ø 100 mm x 60 mm

From the dispersion of the Germain Berthel private collection (1920-1998) acquired in the 1950s
A collectible piece that has become rare and not to be missed.

Used, pre-owned material, sold as is and with no restoration undertaken.

Fast and careful shipping via Colissimo La Poste, registered with signature and insurance.
Items are pre-packaged as soon as they are listed on CATAWIKI
Order regrouping is therefore not possible

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please be present or make arrangements for the delivery of your order.
For security reasons, this delivery is made by registered mail with insurance and requires a signature.
If you do not sign for receipt, the order will be returned to me.
If it is returned, I can reship a second time if you cover the return shipping costs.

Note: If you are not present at delivery, your mail carrier will not leave a notice of passage and will mark your address as incomplete to save time.

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Miao Hmong jewelry are traditional artisanal pieces worn by the Miao and Hmong populations, ethnic groups mainly present in China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
These jewels hold great cultural and symbolic significance for these communities.

Miao Hmong jewelry are often made of silver, a metal considered precious and symbolizing wealth, protection, and prosperity.
These pieces are frequently decorated with intricate motifs and traditional symbols important to the Miao and Hmong, such as dragons, flowers, butterflies, or birds.

They are worn on special occasions such as weddings, festivals, and religious ceremonies.
They are also passed down from generation to generation, bearing witness to the history and cultural heritage of these communities.

The fabrication process for Miao Hmong jewelry is often highly complex and requires considerable artisanal know-how. Artisans hand-shape the silver, using traditional techniques passed down through generations.

Miao Hmong jewelry can take many forms, such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or headdresses. Each piece is unique and reflects the talent and creativity of the artisans who make them.

Over time, Miao Hmong jewelry has also gained a touristic dimension, becoming prized objects for collectors and lovers of traditional culture. This has helped raise awareness of these jewels and preserve this important aspect of the cultural heritage of the Miao and Hmong.

In conclusion, Miao Hmong jewelry are much more than simple accessories; they are symbols of cultural identity and the heritage of the Miao and Hmong peoples. Their beauty, symbolism, and history make them unique and precious, both for those who wear them and those who admire them.