Miao Dragon Bangle - Slim Open "C" Makara Bracelet - Belly Dance
New Makara head dragon bangle bracelet. Open bangle bracelet is solid metal in a silver alloy. Nicely detailed with wire work and granulation. Not easily adjustable.
New slim open bangle bracelet made from a silver alloy with dragon heads at each end. Dragon heads are found across Asia and are best know as the Sanskrit "Makara" or water dragon, the source of all existence. These look great in a stack with other bangles. Not adjustable, at least not easily. The metal is rigid and substantial. Metal color looks like silver, and will tarnish with time. A bit heavy, since these are solid metal. Handmade in China by Miao craftsmen.
The Miao are an ethnic group belonging to South China. Silver jewelry is a well-known traditional craft of the Miao people. Apart from being a cultural tradition, it also symbolizes the wealth of Miao women. As a Miao saying goes, “decorated with no silver or embroidery, a girl is not a girl”. It was especially important to wear heavy and intricate silver headdresses and jewelry during significant occasions and festivals, notably during weddings, funerals and springtime celebration. Silver jewelry is an essential element of Miao marriages, particularly to the bride. Miao families would begin saving silver jewelry for girls at an early age.
Item No. JBX0175
Width: About 3/8 of an inch
Band Length: About 6 inches from one dragon head to the other
Inner Circumference: About 7 inches total, including the gap
Inner Diameter: 2.5 inches
Gap: 1 inch
Materials: Silver alloy
Metal Color: Silvery
Finish: Soft shine
Closure: None, slips onto the hand or over the wrist.
Additional Info: Nice punched design with some nice granulation and wirework details.
This bracelet is rigid and cannot be adjusted.
Country of Origin: China
Condition: New
PRICE LISTED IS FOR A SINGLE BRACELET.
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A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our new jewelry is tribal jewelry or newly made jewelry from tribal craftsmen in faraway lands. The condition of our items will reflect their prior travels through many hands before arriving at The Red Camel. Even with new pieces, there may be small flaws here and there that reflect their journey. We do our best to describe any such flaws that may be present, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!
