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Ornate Chinese unmarked silver metal hair comb Miao (Hmong) people
NO US IMPORT TAX
CONDITION: good vintage condition with accepted wear
SIZE: 3 x 4½ x 1½ins (7.5 x 11 x 4 cm)
APPROXIMATE DATE: 1900s – 1900s
MATERIALS: low grade silver, wood
Many of these minority Chinese hair accessories wa wooden comb is encased within a low grade
silver casing decorated with ornate repousee adorned with birds, flowers and a row or human
figures. The tines of the comb, protected by the casing are in good condition,
FURTHER INFORMATION:
This is a genuine antique and not a modern tourist item.
The Miao people have long worked in silver as their preferred metal and many of the traditional designs have been passed down over the years. The women wear elaborate hair ornaments including hair pins and large combs and these items comprise their dowry. Ornaments such as this are passed from mother to daughter. Most incorporate traditional symbols such as flowers or animals like fish and frogs which are considered auspicious.
