Hmong or mien/yao bracelet

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 2015.103.1
Type: jewellery; metalwork; accessory
Date of production:
1970s
Place of production:
Materials/Techniques: silver, with plaited, three-coloured metal insert
Dimensions: diameter: 10 cm
Silver bracelet with tri-color metal twisted inlay. It can be expanded due to the adjustable closures. The Hmong usually wear jewellery twisted together from different types of metal during purification ceremonies.