Torque Akha bracelet, Hill People, Golden Triangle

• Silver torque bracelet, made by the Akha people of the mountainous regions of the Golden Triangle. Early 20th century
• This jewel is distinguished by its dense weave and meticulous finish, characteristic of the traditional skills of this people.
• Sober and authentic, this silver bracelet is the perfect addition to a collection of ethnic jewelry or a contemporary ensemble.
• Provenance: Collection Claude de Marteaucollector and dealer in Asian and Buddhist art.
• Sold with certificate of origin.
• W 8 cm x H 6 cm x D 2 cm
• Weight: 123 grams

The Akha people are a mountain population originally from Tibet. Today, the Akhas live in the mountains of China, where the government has assimilated them to the Hani, in Thailand, where they are included in the hill tribes (a term with a pejorative connotation that has been replaced by Hill People), in Laos, where they are called Lao sung, and in Myanmar (Burma), where they are called Kaw, or Akha-Ekaw.