Antique Akha Hill Asian Tribal Thai Laos China Silver Twist Cuff Chunky Bracelet

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Antique Akha Hill Asian Tribal Thai Laos China Silver Twist Cuff Chunky Bracelet
Antique Akha Hill Asian Tribal Thai Laos China Silver Twist Cuff Chunky Bracelet
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Today we are pleased to offer for sale a rare and outstanding antique Akha silver bracelet! A bit of info on the Akha people:
The Akha are an ethnic group who live in small villages at higher elevations in the mountains of Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Yunnan Province in China. They made their way from China into Southeast Asia during the early 20th century. Civil war in Burma and Laos resulted in an increased flow of Akha immigrants and there are now 80,000 people living in Thailand's northern provinces of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Of all hill-tribes located in northern Thailand, the Akha are the most notably expressive and flamboyant with their traditional wardrobe. Tightly woven black and dark blue cotton are garnished with beads, hammered silver medallions, buttons, and coins with tribal inscriptions and designs. Women adorn their heads with lavish head-pieces denoting hill-tribe associations, family crests, and colorful, artistic flair. Beads, bells, and baubles dangle from woven necklaces, hemlines, seams of long sleeves, and cuffs – an ostentatious display of bling-bling unmatched by other Thai tribal groups.
This early 20th century cuff bracelet is beautifully crafted and detailed. The piece is made of jeweler acid-tested silver. This chunky statement antique piece is timeless and surprisingly modern. The streamlined design features a hollow and thick, twisted graduated frame, with delicate etched tribal designs adorning both ends. The bracelet will make a wonderful conversation piece whenever you wear it; the style works well with Art Deco, Native American and Navajo pieces as well.
Bracelet presents well and is in very good antique condition, with minor wear/scuffing, tarnish and patina commensurate with age. Please review all photos before purchasing. What a fabulous addition to any fine jewelry collection... Fresh to the market from a Rhode Island estate!
Dimensions: 3-1/2" in length, 2-7/8" in height, 15/16" thickness, inner circumference approx. 6-3/4"
Weight: 62 grams
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