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A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

GHUIZOU EARRINGS

Posted by HALTER on June 20, 2012 at 8:52am

Silver, ChinaDescription:These earrings are Guizhou (Miao). The Yi from Yunan in China wear also this type of engraved earrings; when they are larger the girls Lao Lan Tien of Laos carry them during the festivities with other silver ornaments whose total weight can exceed 15kg...... in the Far East, the fish-shaped design suggests the material well-being ...Weight:2 x 8,7grHeight:2,44 inchWidth:1,65 inchwww.halter-ethnic.com see "My Finds" and of course at the Gallery!

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