Hmong (Yeo) & Mien Hill Tribes silver Multi-Tiered "Neck Ring Money" ND XF, cf. Mitch-2991-2998, Opitz-pg. 284 (this piece illustrated). 172mm. 1045gm. The largest and most ornate piece of this curious form of Thai money we have been able to locate, featuring five solid silver rings of varying sizes, each engraved at the top to look like the head of a flamingo, and the largest with a floral design. Some light patches of sticker residue are noted, and the back displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection. Ex. Detroit Money Museum

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