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Tibetan Amber and Red Coral Head Pieces

in Aba, Sichuan, China

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created on 04-07-08
updated about 1 year ago
Country of origin:
China

Special characteristics

Unusual
unusual
Traditional
traditional
Weight (approximate):
less than 500g
Size:
2 × 2 × 1 in

Price

30 EUR
Spotted and presented by:

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from Macon, United States
19650 points
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The Finder considers this cool object

5/5
unusual
5/5
authentic
5/5
ethical

JFrame says:

What is it?

These are large pieces of amber and red coral that Tibetans wear in their hair and on headdresses.

What I know about it

They are used to store the wealth of the individual. Instead of putting their money in a bank Tibetans are able to both wear their wealth and show it off to others.

Why I like it

I chose this because I love the way the Tibetan women wear such huge pieces of amber and rare red coral. It’s the only place in the world where these two pieces of signify wealth and prosperity because they are such rare objects that come from very far off.

Where can you buy it?

Main Street

Aba, Sichuan
China

Finder rating

5/5 unusual 5/5 authentic 5/5 ethical

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in Macon, United States
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traditional, Sichuan, Tibetan, coral, amber, jewelry, large, Qinghai