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If you’re looking for a piece of statement jewelry, this necklace might be it. Hand-crafted by the much-admired silversmiths of the Hmong, this traditional necklace, with heavy chains and lock-shaped pendants, is deeply rooted in tribal folklore. It is thought that once upon a time the Hmong were enslaved by the Chinese and forced to wear large circular locks around their necks. After they won independence, they designed these necklaces in remembrance of their hardships. Today the lock pendants are used in spirit-calling ceremonies to ‘lock’ the wearer’s soul into his or her body.
The Hmong tribe are thought to have originated in central Asia, the area of present-day Mongolia. Having settled in southern China, the Hmong rebelled against government persecution in the 1800s and migrated into t... Read More
The Hmong tribe are thought to have originated in central Asia, the area of present-day Mongolia. Having settled in southern China, the Hmong rebelled against government persecution in the 1800s and migrated into the mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam, Burma, Thailand and Laos. Bought directly from the Hmong tribe in the market of Sa Pa, this necklace would have been worn on special occasions. A neck ring is first given to a baby at their naming ceremony, a symbol that she or he has passed into the human world. Read Less
15.5" L, 8" diameter
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