Miao Decorative Headdress material-iron The same attractive profile and

The same attractive profile and oriental style are still present

and they are thought to bring happiness and peace into the home

The 'horse hoof' shaped feet and curved aprons that stretch between each leg give it a distinctive oriental feel but otherwise the style is quite plain

with the same curved headrest and arms as the larger version

circa 1860

Miao Decorative Headdress material-iron The same attractive profile andThese wonderful headdresses are produced by the 'Miao' ethnic minority of southern China and worn as part of their traditional costume. They are made from metal and silver plated, The decoration includes fish around the outside symbols for good luck. Each headdress comes with a metal stand, and they make highly unusual decorative items.