DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Counterweight, bib / doudou

NameCounterweigh, Bib / Doudou

Artist Artist Not Recorded

CultureMiao or Dong (Kam)

Date20th century

Place madeGUIZHOU, China, ASIA

MediumSilver

Dimensionsa. 4 1/8 × 7 3/4 × 5 1/4 in. (10.4775 × 19.685 × 13.335 cm)
b. 2 x 7 5/8 x 4 5/8

Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer

Object numberA.2022.7.33ab

ProvenanceGift from donors who purchased items directly from makers during trips to SW China in the 1990s with professional touring companies

DescriptionSilver serpentine clasp, Dong people.
.33a (larger piece) Coiled silver cones on u-shaped base with raised polygonal shape at base.
.33b (smaller item) Raised coiled cones at each end of flat S-shape. p. 80 Silver Art, p. 295 of Costumes and Accessories of Chinese minorities says , usually suspended by a cord from back of garment.