Antique Torque from LaosThis neck ring or torque is from the Hmong Hill tribes in Laos. This striking piece has been decorated with a traditional incised design. The Hmong people are an ethic minority found in Northern Thailand, Laos and Vietnam then into southern China. They are well known for their superior silversmith skills and unique designs. This torque is a hollow design made from white metal alloy it is very easy to wear and looks delicate but stunning. The ends are

This nice clean crystal has a coating of bixbite

This 19th century horse bit is from Sumba Island

Weight 37 grams

Great sapphire crystal on matrix from Elahera Sri Lanka

5cm x 7mm x 3mm

A great contemporary Sumbanese pice

These crystals were from a find in the mid 2000's and are not widley avalible now

most notably the Gubyaukgyi temple

Inner diameter 14 cm

so much better in real life

found at Lune River in southern Tasmania Australia

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