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Dong necklace full side view

One of my favorite Minority necklaces. Only ever had two examples of this rare style Dong necklace
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  • OMG this is huge, absolutely wonderful!!

  • Photo below shows Dong women wearing stylistically similar necklaces, but so far I only have seen on photos types that are these 3 maybe 4 tiered necklaces. Linda's version is much more eloborate and dramatic. There is actually a very similar example in my Chinese book about the minorities, but only one that they collected in the field and which is in a regional museum there. Truly a museum quality piece!

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  • O just look at all these beautiful women!!  Thanks Howah.

  • Great contributions by both of you!

    Love it that the ladies look to be really enjoying wearing the necklaces.

    How is it that what seems such a simple design seems so identifiably Chinese?

  • I agree, Linda - this is exceptionally good. You remember the big one which Truus and I bought from you, also held together with silver thread? Also very good, though not quite a match for this one!!

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