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Woman's Headdress, 20th Century 
Akha Phami culture; Golden Triangle region, North Thailand
S…
Headdress
Woman's Headdress, 20th Century 
Akha Phami culture; Golden Triangle region, North Thailand
S…
Woman's Headdress, 20th Century Akha Phami culture; Golden Triangle region, North Thailand Silver, fabric and beads; 23 × 14 3/4 in. 91.28.1.1 Bowers Museum Purchase via Peter and Mary Muth Acquisition Fund

Headdress

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-head ornaments-headdresses
Culture Akha
Date20th Century
Made AtThailand, Asia
MediumSilver, fabric and beads
Dimensions23 × 14 3/4 in. (58.4 × 37.5 cm)
Credit LineBowers Museum Purchase via Peter and Mary Muth Acquisition Fund
Object number91.28.1.1
DescriptionHeaddress for Phami Akha woman's ensemble. Silver coins sewn on to blue cloth head covering. Dangling chains on both sides.
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