19th Century Taoist Celestial Crown
19th Century Taoist Celestial Crown. 19th Century Yao Kim Mun Lantien Sha Yunnan Luang Nam Tha Crown. Mixed white metal featuring woven human hair; dyed black fibers holds human hair in place and edging pins that orbit the center. Red 'David Howard Tribal Art' sticker; '1265A' catalogue number. Circa 1880. {Approximate dimensions: 5 1/2 inches diameter.}. Similar examples in "The Yao: The Mien and Mun Yao in China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand" by Jess Pourret, page 144 illustration 355 and page 164. Condition: Overall very good wear considering age and use.
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19th Century Taoist Celestial Crown. 19th Century Yao Kim Mun Lantien Sha Yunnan Luang Nam Tha Crown. Mixed white metal featuring woven human hair; dyed black fibers holds human hair in place and edging pins that orbit the center. Red 'David Howard Tribal Art' sticker; '1265A' catalogue number. Circa 1880. {Approximate dimensions: 5 1/2 inches diameter.}. Similar examples in "The Yao: The Mien and Mun Yao in China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand" by Jess Pourret, page 144 illustration 355 and page 164. Condition: Overall very good wear considering age and use.