E1388: Hmong Jewelry, Silver Ring

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1388

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Adornment ➞ rings

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

metal ➔ silver
colorant ➔ paint ➔ enamel

Dimensions:

Provenance of Object:

Made in Laos, brought to Decorah, Iowa, sold and bought in Decorah, Iowa.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

1970s, 1980s.

Use/Function:

Jewelry

Source Locality:

Most likely Laos or refugee camp.

Description:

Silver Hmong ring with Orange-yellow, blue, and red triangles with a silver twist border tracing each triangle.

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