Hill Tribe Twisted Silver Wire Torc Necklace

From the Golden Triangle, I believe, this is a traditional, twisted solid silver wire neck ring.   Lerquin shows a similar design with this wire fastening method from Indonesia illustrating the universality of these torque designs and the confluence of design ideas.

Weight: 250g.

Dimensions:  the maximum inner diameter is 19 cm and the opening of the torc is 7 cm and it has a hook fastening.

Age: Early 1900s.

Reference: Lerquin, A. (2003) A World of Necklaces, page 441.