Male arm jewel of the Lawa- tribe

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 2622
Type: jewellery; metalwork
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials/Techniques: silver, notched, with metal insert
Dimensions: height: 1 cm
diameter: 10. 4 cm
A silver bracelet with four different decorations, complemented by a twisted insert, meticulously crafted.
The Lawa are a hill tribe from the highlands of northern Thailand. The members of this ethnic group are know for their high quality metalwork, mainly ironsmithing.