Necklace
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-neck ornaments
Culture
Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 11 x 10 in. (27.9 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2002.64.2
DescriptionLarge silver necklace from the Miao culture of China. A necklace like this is part of the costume of a Miao girl. Miao families begin collecting silver jewelry as soon as a baby girl is born. A girl's full costume often weighs as much as 15 kilograms. Such costumes are worn for festivals and symbolize wealth and beauty. It is also believed that the silver keeps evil away.On View
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