Two hla ha necklaces, Chin ethnic group, Naga, Myanmar, 20th century-
One composed of muntjac teeth, two copper alloy bells, two shells on a blue natural fiber base and metal washers strung on six threads. Length: 61 cm-
The other composed of teeth of muntjac, two elements in copper alloy, a shell on a base in natural fibers of beige color and metal washers threaded on three threads
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Length: 48 cmThis

type of necklace is worn at a wedding in the "Chin" ethnic group of western Burma. The teeth of a muntjac (small deer) are offered by a suitor to the father of a young woman as a marriage proposal. The teeth are then sewn onto a natural fiber cushion by the bride to create her "hla ha" necklace worn at the wedding.
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Lot no. 205

Two hla ha necklaces, Chin ethnic group, Naga, Myanmar, 20th century- One composed of muntjac teeth, two copper alloy bells, two shells on a blue natural fiber base and metal washers strung on six threads. Length: 61 cm- The other composed of teeth of muntjac, two elements in copper alloy, a shell on a base in natural fibers of beige color and metal washers threaded on three threads . Length: 48 cmThis type of necklace is worn at a wedding in the "Chin" ethnic group of western Burma. The teeth of a muntjac (small deer) are offered by a suitor to the father of a young woman as a marriage proposal. The teeth are then sewn onto a natural fiber cushion by the bride to create her "hla ha" necklace worn at the wedding.

Estimate
€400 - €500
Result
€384
Buyer's premium
28%
Two hla ha necklaces, Chin ethnic group, Naga, Myanmar, 20th century- One composed of muntjac teeth, two copper alloy bells, two shells on a blue natural fiber base and metal washers strung on six threads. Length: 61 cm- The other composed of teeth of muntjac, two elements in copper alloy, a shell on a base in natural fibers of beige color and metal washers threaded on three threads . Length: 48 cmThis type of necklace is worn at a wedding in the "Chin" ethnic group of western Burma. The teeth of a muntjac (small deer) are offered by a suitor to the father of a young woman as a marriage proposal. The teeth are then sewn onto a natural fiber cushion by the bride to create her "hla ha" necklace worn at the wedding.
Sale Friday 25 February 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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