Silver Golden Triangle Torc

From the Hmong Mien tribe this is a traditional silver neck ring.  This particular iteration has 3 layers of silver tubes, positioned on top of each other.  Borel tells us that a neck ring is the first piece of jewellery a person of either sex is given to wear.  Babies are fitted with one.  It is worn at all times to keep the wearer's soul from escaping.  It can't be handed down unless it is remade. The torc is finished with an engraved section - maybe a leaf or a birds head is suggested...

Weight: 191g

Dimensions:  the maximum inner diameter is 13.5 cm and the opening of the torc is 8 cm and it has a hook fastening.

Age: Early 1900s.

Reference: Borel, F. (1994) The Splendour of Ethnic Jewelry,  page 180.