733 Akha - Loimi Traditional Woman's Metal Headdress Thailand
Traditional Loimi – Akha woman’s headdress characterized by a flat, trapezoid embossed silver-colored metal piece at the back, and alternate rows of beads and silver button over the crown; six larger hollow balls down the front sides; Thai coins, cowrie shells, and colorful glass beads attached plus red dyed chicken feather tassels. Base is handwoven dark indigo/black cotton; purchased in Thailand; 2nd half 20th C; 8’ x 17” with neck beads; p 211-214 Peoples of the Golden Triangle.
Traditional Loimi – Akha woman’s headdress characterized by a flat, trapezoid embossed silver-colored metal piece at the back, and alternate rows of beads and silver button over the crown; six larger hollow balls down the front sides; Thai coins, cowrie shells, and colorful glass beads attached plus red dyed chicken feather tassels. Base is handwoven dark indigo/black cotton; purchased in Thailand; 2nd half 20th C; 8’ x 17” with neck beads; p 211-214 Peoples of the Golden Triangle.