Pendant
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-pendants
Culture
Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumSilver, cotton thread and beads
Dimensions18 1/2 × 3 1/4 × 1 1/8 in. (47 × 8.3 × 2.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2020.14.47
DescriptionThis Miao pendant from Guizhou Province, China would have been affixed to a larger piece of jewelry or to an item of clothing and worn for a celebration or festival. The ornament is composed of various beads and pendants, many of which feature symbols of prosperity. The Miao often repurpose embroideries and elements of jewelry to create new adornments. As such, it is likely that this ornament is made up of components form various adornments.On View
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