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Silver torque bracelet, made by the Akha people of the mountainous regions of the Golden Triangle. Early 20th century
This jewelry is distinguished by its dense braiding and meticulous finishing, characteristic of the traditional craftsmanship of this people.
Sober and authentic, this silver bracelet fits perfectly into a collection of ethnic jewelry or a contemporary ensemble.
Provenance: Claude de Marteau Collection, collector and dealer in Asian and Buddhist art.
Sold with certificate of provenance.
W 8 cm x H 6 cm x D 2 cm
Weight: 123 grams
The Akha people are mountain dwellers originally from Tibet. Today, the Akhas reside in the mountains of China, where the government has assimilated them to the Hani, in Thailand, where they are included in the hill tribes (a term with a pejorative connotation that has been abandoned in favor of Hill People), in Laos, where they are called Lao sung, and in Myanmar (Burma), where they are called Kaw, or Akha-Ekaw.
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Ref: C3VQDTML33