MIAO or DONG, southern China (Guizhou, Guangxi) - Lot 51

MIAO or DONG, southern China (Guizhou, Guangxi) Richly decorated, conical-shaped textile headdress resting on a flexible circular base. The top and edges are adorned with hand-sewn, multicolored (pink, green, yellow) wool pompons. The body of the headdress is made of red fabric embroidered with stylized floral motifs in silk and twisted metal threads. A series of small silver-alloy figurines and beads adorn the lower border, combined with grelots. Embroidered fabrics, silk and metal threads, wool pompons, silver-alloy appliques Height Height : 20 cm A ritual headdress worn by children during festive or protective celebrations, this piece bears witness to the extraordinary textile refinement of the mountain minorities of southern China. Each embroidered or applied element has a symbolic meaning, intended to ensure the child's protection, health and prosperity.