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Ornament, 20th Century
Miao culture; probably Guizhou Province, China
Silver, cotton thread a…
Pendant
Ornament, 20th Century
Miao culture; probably Guizhou Province, China
Silver, cotton thread a…
Ornament, 20th Century Miao culture; probably Guizhou Province, China Silver, cotton thread and beads; 24 × 2 3/8 × 1 in. 2020.14.48 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Pendant

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-pendants
Culture Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumSilver, cotton thread and beads
Dimensions24 × 2 3/8 × 1 in. (61 × 6 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2020.14.48
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.
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