Antique Burmese Shan Smiths Silver Double Headed Tiger Bracelet Bangle
Code: 13814
(1 in stock)
For sale is a Antique Burmese Shan Smiths Low Grade Silver Double Headed Tiger Bracelet Bangle. These dramatic bracelets were handmade of repoussed and engraved silver. The silversmiths formed them into a hollow cresent shape and capped them with tiger head finials. Made for a smaller wrist, there is flexibility at the bracelet ends which assists in the putting on and removal of these handsome pieces.The tiger is revered across South East Asia for its strength and is a symbol for protection. The tigers here, probably made by Shan smiths, are more charming than fearsome, and though of similar type they differ in pattern and style.An example of this type of bracelet is attributed to Kachin State in Jewelry of SouthEast Asia p.147. This will be sent via special delivery and dispatched within two working days.
