Vintage Soul or Spirit Lock Silver Pendant

Hmong (Miao) Tribal Art, Soul Lock, Spirit Lock, Silver Pendant, Ethnic Jewelry, Ritual Object, Cultural Artifact, Hmong, Miao, Tribal Art, Spirit Lock Pendant

An authentic piece of jewelry worn by the Hmong people (Miao) in the Golden Triangle (Burma, Laos, Thailand) as an amulet, to lock the soul to the body.

Solid, higher grade silver amulet with signs of being handmade and with some light wear. A rare piece and beautiful example of Hmong art.

"Young children wear a silver neck ring with a 'soul lock' to protect them against illness. The pendant or 'soul lock' is believed to prevent the soul from leaving the body. Originally, highlanders from China, the Hmong recently have begun to move into northern areas of Thailand, Laos and Vietnam." Source: https://www.roots.gov.sg/.../collection.../listing/1023924

This is a HEAVY piece of silver at close to 80 grams! There are reproductions of this type of item. This one has hallmarks of being original. An amazing piece! You can read more about the "soul lock" here. https://www.roots.gov.sg/Collection-Landing/listing/1020612?fbclid=IwAR3pGzSdk9bQBOdtD4vj45IplferIBGoyB2zVWjFMqAgh7SsUypmy0G-FyE#:~:text=Young%20children%20wear%20a%20silver,of%20Thailand%2C%20Laos%20and%20Vietnam

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🌟 Size: Approximately 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
🌟 Marked: Unmarked but tested
🌟 Condition: Excellent, mild wear and patina.
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