Inventory no.: 2752

Wa or Lawa Silver Bracelets

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Pair of Silver Bracelets

Wa or Lawa People, Northern Thailand

early 20th century

diameter: 10.3cm, weight: 120g

This pair of bracelets is of hollow silver. They have attractive lotus-bud finials. The upper sections are stamped with floral motifs within diamond borders.

These types of bracelets were worn by both the Wa and Lawa ethnic minority groups in the Golden Triangle area of northern Thailand.

Two similar pairs are illustrated in van Cutsem (2002, p. 265).

The pair are in fine, wearable condition.

References

van Cutsem, A., A World of Bracelets: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America, Skira, 2002.Provenance:

private collection, London, UK.

Inventory no.: 2752

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