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VINTAGE 1990s NORTHERN THAILAND HILL TRIBE HANGING MOBILE - COMPLETE 6 ETHNIC DOLLS SET
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THE STORY & COLLECTOR APPEAL:
An authentic piece of 1990s Northern Thailand folk art! Preserved in a private home for over 30 years, this vintage hanging wall mobile features a complete set of 6 traditional ethnic hill tribe dolls representing the native highlanders of the Golden Triangle region:
1. Karen (กะเหรี่ยง)
2. Akha (อาข่า)
3. Hmong / Meo (ม้ง)
4. Lisu (ลีซอ)
5. Lahu / Muser (มูเซอ)
6. Yao / Iu Mien (เย้า)
Each doll is individually handmade from stiffened cardboard, traditional ethnic fabric attire, colorful sequins, tiny metallic beads, and thread hair. Highly recognizable with their original metallic gold foil identity tags still attached!
Unlike modern mass-produced plastic souvenirs, this genuine 30+ year-old piece reflects the original artisan craft from Chiang Mai / Chiang Rai during the golden era of Thailand ethnic tourism in the 1990s.
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HONEST VINTAGE CONDITION DETAILS:
Please carefully inspect all high-resolution photos prior to purchasing:
- Overall Condition: Authentic Vintage Used condition with genuine age-related wear.
- Fabric & Paper Wear: Shows age discoloration, yellowing on paper/cardboard backing, minor glue marks, and slight fabric/felt fraying consistent with being displayed and stored for over 3 decades.
- Completeness: All 6 dolls, strings, gold tags, and the wire mobile harness are intact and ready to hang.
- Unaltered & Authentic: Left in its original vintage state with natural patina—not repaired or modified.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
- Country of Origin: Northern Thailand
- Period: Circa 1990s (30+ years old)
- Mounting Type: Hanging Wall Mobile / Ceiling Decor
- Package Includes: 1 Complete Wire Mobile with 6 Ethnic Tribe Dolls
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PACKAGING & SHIPPING:
- Carefully flat-packed between stiff cardboard layers to prevent bending during transit.
- Fast dispatch with full international tracking number included.
Feel free to send a message if you have any questions or need closer detail photos. Thank you!
