Fine Art, Arms and Armor, March 15th 2025, 10:00 AM Central Time
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Fine and Decorative Art, Arms and Armor, March 15th 2025. Large individual collections of Middle eastern, 16th through 19th centuries world edged weapons, arms, armors and antique artifacts. Few lots have reserves.
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LOT 7030:
AKHA PHAMI HEADDRESS Yunnan Dragon Silver Coins
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Start price:
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1,200
Estimated price :
$3,000 - $5,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 8.25%
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AKHA PHAMI HEADDRESS Yunnan Dragon Silver Coins
Phami-Akha People, Kengtung State, Eastern Burma.AKHA 'PHAMI' HEADDRESS: Made from Yunnan "Dragon" coins, 19th century Burmese glass beads, hand-made silver moon-shaped buttons, chains, pendants, tassels; gibbon fur; red-dyed chicken hackles and horsehair. circa 1930s.All silver components test as high-grade silver.Rare and genuinely old item.Provenance: private antique dealer estate Denver, Colorado.A quality, black-metal, custom-made stand is included.Referencesvan Cutsem, A., & M. Magliani, Powerful Headdresses: Africa-Asia: The Ira Brind Collection, 5 Continents, 2010.Lewis, P. & E., Peoples of the Golden Triangle: Six Tribes in Thailand, Thames & Hudson, 1984.
Size: H: 9", W: 11 7/8", L: 8 3/4".
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