Hmong tribal art, spirit lock / soul lock pendant, Hmong (Miao)
1st half of the 20th century or earlier

Antique silver jewellery worn by the Hmong people (Miao) and Akha hill tribes in the Golden Triangle (Burma, Laos, Thailand) as an amulet, to lock the soul to the body.

Rare piece and beautiful example of Hmong art.

Solid, high grade silver, worn but good condition.

height: 65 mm / 2,56 in
width: 102 mm / 4.0 in
weight: 88 g