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Silver Ornaments are a standard for the Miao people. For more than 400 years, it's been the custom to decorate oneself head to toe, with silver. A full set can weigh up to ten kilograms. The purpose of wearing all this silver is of course primarily aesthetic, but they are also worn as amulets to ward off evil, and as symbols of wealth. The clothes bear strong cultural message. The patterns range from ancient totem to historic legend. Historians view it as the "Wearable History Book". The…

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FREE SHIPPING on orders of $35 or more! Boho Tribal Original hair comb headdress HandMade OLD aboyt 70/150 years old brass/silver Miao #1- 12.5/12.5cm #2- 18.5/14.5cm ~ Attention! when ordering two or more products from our store, delivery is profitable!

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Beautiful highly decorative silver plate wedding head dress from the Miao tribe, dating from the early to middle of the 20th century. Featuring a central medallion of a five layer peony, the crown is elaborately decorated with over 60 lilies. They symbolize marital bliss. Other important motifs are phoenixes, horses, dragons which are supposed to bring honor, success, good fortune and children. These pieces are always passed down to the next generation. A Light weight fine metal sheet…

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