Rare 19th Century Hmong or Mien Tribal Solid Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet

This is a rare late 19th-century antique sterling silver bangle from Northern Thailand, made by the Hmong or Mien peoples. The C-shaped bangle is solid-cast from high-grade silver. It features a rounded profile at the top, which widens and tapers into a rectangular section toward the ends. The surface is finely decorated with floral, leaf, and geometric motifs. A notably chunky and heavy silver bangle. Free from personal inscriptions or monograms. Comparable examples are documented in: The National Heritage Board (Singapore), Collection of Asian Civilisations Museum www.roots.gov.sg/Collection-Landing/listing/1144966 www.michaelbackmanltd.com/object/hmong-mien-silver-bracelet-thailand/