Miao silver earrings, Guizhou, SW China

Hoop silver earrings, worn by Miao minority group women in Ghizhou Province, SW China.

Made of seven open cages at the bottom.

Diameter: 8,5 cm (3,35 inches)

Weight: 72 gr

References:

“A world of earrings. Africa, Asia America”, van Cutsem,  Anne, Skira, 2001
“Silver-From Fetish to Fashion”, Daniel & Serga Nadler, PDN Publishing, 2005

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