444 Akha/Hani Dramatic Woman's Silver Headdress
Well-made example of the Pamee (or Phami) Group of Akha (Hani) Minority woman's headdress.
The Pamee were originally from Menghai County, Yunnan; now living in Mae Sai, Thailand on the Burma Border.
The headdress is covered with lines of small metal half circles on front and triangle back; sides of primarily red glass beads; with Thai and Burmese coins added; front edge is black velvet; long loops of glass beads from the top and bottom of the hat; other metal strips with embossed designs.
c 1985; in mint condition; p 249 Ahka – Guardians of the Forest; p 214 Peoples of the Golden Triangle; 13” wide x 9” tall;
Well-made example of the Pamee (or Phami) Group of Akha (Hani) Minority woman's headdress.
The Pamee were originally from Menghai County, Yunnan; now living in Mae Sai, Thailand on the Burma Border.
The headdress is covered with lines of small metal half circles on front and triangle back; sides of primarily red glass beads; with Thai and Burmese coins added; front edge is black velvet; long loops of glass beads from the top and bottom of the hat; other metal strips with embossed designs.
c 1985; in mint condition; p 249 Ahka – Guardians of the Forest; p 214 Peoples of the Golden Triangle; 13” wide x 9” tall;