Miao Earrings - New XL Cone Shaped Hmong Style Earrings - Belly Dance Earrings

New pair of Miao Hmong style hollow cone shaped earrings. Hollow cones are lighter in weight than they appear. Ear wires are a bit thicker in gauge than modern western gauge wires, but can easily be exchanged for smaller ones of your preference. Great for dance costuming or an everyday boho look.

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.  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 jewelery for girls at an early age.

Item No. JEP0034
Length:  About 5.25 inches including ear wires
Materials:  Silver alloy
Metal Color:  Silvery
Metal Finish:  Unpolished, but a bit shiny
Additional Info: Ear wires are larger gauge than modern western gauge wires.
Wires can be changed easily to any that you are more comfortable with.
If these are too large for your ears, they could be attached to performance headpieces instead!
Country of Origin: China
Condition: New. Even though these are new pieces, they have traveled a long way, through many hands, to reach me. Please clean the ear wires before wearing through your piercings.

Photos are representative. You will receive similar pieces to those shown in the photos on this page in the quantity selected.

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!