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

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Object description :

"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.

Price: 440 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Sterling silver
Diameter: 13.5 cm

Reference: 1386803