Yao Priest's Ritual Hat of Woven Hair, 18/19th c.
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Extremely rare Yao (Mien) priest's ritual hat of woven human hair, northern Thailand/Laos/China, 18th or 19th century. At a private ritual in northern Thailand, the Mien priest said even a small patch from an old human hair hat was important enough and necessary to sanctify a ceremony. Size: 12.5'' x 8'' (32 x 20 cm). Provenance: Lee and Vichai Chinalai collection.
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Yao Priest's Ritual Hat of Woven Hair, 18/19th c.
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