Miao Crown | 2007.02.002

Miao festival and ceremonial crown from South China. The crown is in two sections. The lower section shows a series of figures on horseback topped by a cascade of flower pedals. The center of the crown has a large mum above a phoenix bird. The upper part represents the horns of a water buffalo decorated with dragons and birds. The crown was collected in 1972 in Dali, Yunnan china and was believed by the previous owner to be made circa 1950. It is in excellent condition.
H 23” W 20” D 11” Weight 1 lb