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Elaborate Chinese Maio Ceremonial Headdress

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Elaborate Chinese Maio Ceremonial Headdress

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Description

**Originally Listed At $700**

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic period, Miao people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An elaborate ceremonial headdress worn by Miao girls and women during weddings and festivals, comprised of a stiff and pleated cloth cap covered with extensive brass and silver adornments! The lower brim is covered with repousse brass panels of horse riders and conical danglers that tinkle softly with the slightest of movement. Atop the crown are wires holding silver flowers, phoenix birds, and glass beads threaded on the wires. Size: 10" Diameter x 9" H (25.4 cm x 22.9 cm); 11" H (27.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection

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Condition

Dark patina and oxidation to brass and silver. Bending and creasing to thin metal panels an some missing metal decorations, but overall excellent condition. Some wear to the interior cloth cap.

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Elaborate Chinese Maio Ceremonial Headdress

Name: Elaborate Chinese Maio Ceremonial Headdress
SKU: 175775908
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800

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Starting Price $600

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