One of a Kind!
This silver charm-filled pendant was hand-crafted by the men of Hmong tribe, a fiercely independent minority found in the North of Vietnam. Traditionally the Hmong kept much of their wealth in the form of silver jewelry and charms like this one would be hung from the curved ends of their necklace. In this design, the sword charms recall the holy swords that the tribal shaman uses to protect himself when he travels to the spirit world.
Admired by collectors of tribal jewelry for the intricacy of their silversmith skills, the Hmong will often melt down old necklaces and French silver coins to create new pieces for their New Year celebrations. When... Read More
Admired by collectors of tribal jewelry for the intricacy of their silversmith skills, the Hmong will often melt down old necklaces and French silver coins to create new pieces for their New Year celebrations. When silver became scarce during the war with America, the ingenious Hmong continued to fashion their necklaces with the aluminum they recovered from downed planes. Read Less
12" L
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