Accession No

1927.1797 L


Description

Costume. Silver neck clasp, with ?turquoise and coral settings.


Place

Asia; East Asia; China; Yunnan


Period


Source

Lumsden, Mary (Miss) [collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1927.1797 L


Cultural Affliation

Nakhi [Nashi]; Mosuo [Moso]


Material

Metal; Silver; Stone; ?Turquoise; Coral


Local Term


Measurements

37mm x 13mm x 48mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Label attached to the object with string reads: 'YUNNAN CHINA. Woman's costume Nashi or Moso. Neck-clasp. 27.1797 L'.
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Costume of woman from Nashi or Moso tribe.
Event Date 1927
Author: ashleigh griffin


Context (Related Documents)
'Former categories and box sizes: 33.F.1 Size 4; 22.A.1 Size 5, M. Backhouse, 15/9/2004.'
'A tag tied to G reads "Yunnan China woman's costume Nasi or Moso cap." C. Durand, 21/6/2005.'
Event Date 14/1/1994
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Gold hair ornament in shape of waisted oval, with two pointed ends curving upwards. Engraved with linear patterns and animal heads. The costume is worn in the Nashi districts, of which Li Chiang is the headquarters. Other costumes are also worn in the Nashi districts.
Event Date 22/6/2005
Author: Clare McKenna


Description (Physical description)
L: silver neck clasp, with ?turquoise and coral settings.
Event Date 22/6/2005
Author: Clare McKenna


Context (Other owners)
(Bio) Female source: Miss Mary Lumsden.
Event Date 21/4/2015
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Silver metal neck clasp, which is inlaid with coral and turquoise stones. The clasp is in two parts, which slot together when in use. The stones are set into an oval shape with the upper part of the clasp just inlaid with circular turquoise stones.
Event Date 16/9/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


FM:284877

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