Hmong (Miao) Solid Silver Antique Five Ring Torc
Original antique Hmong or Miao fiveĀ ring tribal torc, very high grade silver, weighing a total of 686 gramsĀ of solid silver. Northern Thailand, late 19th or early 20thĀ century.
Most of these old solid torcs were melted down for their silver content, while others utilisedĀ hollow construction, weighing very little. This solid fiveĀ ring torc, forming part of a wealthy Hmong women's dowry, carriesĀ cultural significance and is of museum quality.
Measurements: width of rings at widest point 18 cm, each ring is over 1 cm in diameter, opening at back 6 cm
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Original antique Hmong or Miao fiveĀ ring tribal torc, very high grade silver, weighing a total of 686 gramsĀ of solid silver. Northern Thailand, late 19th or early 20thĀ century.
Most of these old solid torcs were melted down for their silver content, while others utilisedĀ hollow construction, weighing very little. This solid fiveĀ ring torc, forming part of a wealthy Hmong women's dowry, carriesĀ cultural significance and is of museum quality.
Measurements: width of rings at widest point 18 cm, each ring is over 1 cm in diameter, opening at back 6 cm
