Ceremonial headdress front of head

Miao people

Museu do Oriente
Lisboa, Portugal

Manufactured and used by the Miao in ceremonies, festivities or in honor of visitors. Decorated with auspicious motifs such as fish, butterflies, flowers and deities on their mounts.

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Details

Title: Ceremonial headdress front of head
Creator: Miao people
Date Created: ca. 1950
Location: China, Guizhou, Kaili
Physical Dimensions: 20 x 31,5 x 28 cm
Type: jewellery
Rights: Fundação Oriente - Museu do Oriente, Fundação Oriente - Museu do Oriente
External Link: http://www.museudooriente.pt/, http://www.museudooriente.pt/
Medium: silver, embroidered textile
Photographer: Fundação Oriente - Museu do Oriente / Gonçalo Barriga, Fundação Oriente - Museu do Oriente / Gonçalo Barriga

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