E1392: Hmong Jewelry, Tin Necklace

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1392

Classification Category:

3:Personal Artifacts ➞ Adornment ➞ necklace

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

metal ➔ tin

Dimensions:

Provenance of Object:

Made in Laos then brought to Decorah, Iowa. Sold and purchased in Decorah, Iowa.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

1970s-1980s

Use/Function:

Jewelry
Help protect soul in religious functions.

Source Locality:

Most likely made in Laos or refugee camp

Description:

Tin Hmong necklace, "Xieng Khouang" style, with a solid tin neck piece with designs and tin chains hanging down.

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