This spiral and engraved silver bracelet is typical of Southwestern China and The golden triangle ( Burma, Loas and Thailand). Its coiled motif is symbolic of a dragon representing bravery and power.

This is a faceted plain silver neck ring of the Hmong people of Southwestern China. It opens at the top with a hook on one side.

Circa; 1950

A four row spiral silver bracelet with engraved design. The Hmong who speaks the language of the Miao-Yao sub division of the Sino Tibetan family languages migrated from south central China into Laos and from there across the Mekong river into Thailand.

This spiral bracelet has 9 rows of coiled plain silver rod. Both ends are tapered and wound around the bracelet.

Latticed open work silver needle cases of the minorities in Yunnan province in South Western China. It has a double tube which I assume is for both thick and thin thread. Each casing is intricately done in the open work style. These cases are either worn around the neck or suspended from a sash that is tied around the waist.

Latticed open work silver needle cases of the minorities in Yunnan province in South Western China. It has a double tube which I assume is for both thick and thin thread. Each casing is intricately done in the open work style. These cases are either worn around the neck or suspended from a sash that is tied around the waist.