Silver Medallion, Black Lahu Ethnic Jacket Ornament 19th Century Burma

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Silver Medallion, Black Lahu Ethnic Jacket Ornament 19th Century Burma

Rare large ornament of traditional jacket of woman ethnic black lahu, region kengtun, Burma, XIX century. On the jacket, she wears 3 large medallions or 5 smaller ones, the size and the finesse of the decorations correspond to her social status in the tribe. The large ones are the rarest. diameter 13.5 cm,
tribe smoking opium
beautiful patina of use in its juice.
collected by me in 1988 on site in Burma.

440 €

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Dionisio - Puimisson, France

Period: 19th century

Style: Tribal Art

Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Sterling silver

Diameter: 13.5 cm

Reference (ID): 1386803

Availability: In stock