Black Yao back adornment, from different subgroups like the Iu Mien, inhabiting Laos and Thailand.
It is made with long cotton streamers which hang on the back of the tunic collars. The top is made with enamel medals (both sides), silver bells and glass beads.
Traditionally this dark burgundy red is used. The most recent ones used a much brighter red. From the 1st half of 20th century.
Dimensions:
Length: 65 cm
Width on top (with beads): 9 cm
Reference: “The Yao” Pourret, Jess G.,River Books, Bangkok, 2002
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