Hmong/Miao Spirit Lock Pendant/Amulet, Silver

Description

Spirit lock amulet, worn by the Hmong and Miao people to lock the spirit of a person in his/her body in times of difficulty or peril.
This older example features fine granulation and is in excellent condition.
Dimensions are 40 x 60 mm.
Weight is 41.7 grams.
It tests as silver, approximately sterling grade.