{"title":"Hmong Jewelry","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hmong are a Hill Tribe people whose widespread Homeland is the mountainous regions of Southern China, Northern Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. Hmong silversmithing is highly renowned within the Hill Tribe communities of these areas, and the Hmong produce many types of Prestige and Heirloom metalwork. Much of a family's wealth would be kept in form of silver jewelry that would be worn by men, women and children. To the Hmong, silver represents not only wealth, but is rooted in the essence of a good life.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-spirit-lock-2","title":"Antique Spirit Lock Hmong Masterpiece 2","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique Spirit Lock 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous granulation technique rarely seen this fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 2\" tall x 3\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit Locks are metal padlock shape charms worn around the neck, usually in back, by Hmong and Miao Hill Tribes in Thailand and Laos. They function as a Talisman\/ Amulet to 'lock' the Soul of the wearer into their body in the case of illness, accident or spiritual depression or distress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Hmong believe that humans have several Souls. Sometimes these Souls can fall into conflict and may even leave the body. A person could lose a Soul if badly frightened or in times of trauma or tragedy. Outside causes might allow or even encourage a foreign spirit to enter a person's body causing illness and physical, mental and emotional distress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo rebalance and bring about a remedy, a Shaman would perform a Soul Calling Ceremony, casting out unwanted spirits or calling good spirits back into the patient's body. The wearer's Souls were then protected by the placement of a Spirit Lock Amulet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was considered good luck to give newborn babies Spirit Locks to protect them from Evil Spirits, and these cherished amulets were sometimes worn throughout the entire life of the owner. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver jewellery is highly valued wealth in Hmong Tradition and Spirit Locks are usually made of High Grade Silver (95% or above).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45205207044,"sku":"HmongMaster 2","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/spiritlock2.jpg?v=1635114200"},{"product_id":"hmong-95-pure-silver-hand-finished-cuff-bracelet-3","title":"Hmong 95% Pure Silver Hand Finished Cuff Bracelet -3","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHmong 95% Pure Silver Hand Finished Cuff -2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24.5 grams weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Approx. 7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by Traditional Hmong Silversmiths in Northern Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45205184516,"sku":"GreekBraid#3","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/powpowhmongcuff3.jpg?v=1635114311"},{"product_id":"laos-authentic-antique-spirit-locks-used-among-hmong-and-miao-people-4","title":"Laos Authentic Antique Spirit Locks Used Among Hmong and Miao People 4","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit Locks are metal padlock shape charms worn around the neck, usually in back, by Hmong and Miao Hill Tribes in Thailand and Laos. They function as a Talisman\/ Amulet to 'lock' the Soul of the wearer into their body in the case of illness, accident or spiritual depression or distress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Hmong believe that humans have several Souls. Sometimes these Souls can fall into conflict and may even leave the body. A person could lose a Soul if badly frightened or in times of trauma or tragedy. Outside causes might allow or even encourage a foreign spirit to enter a person's body causing illness and physical, mental and emotional distress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo rebalance and bring about a remedy, a Shaman would perform a Soul Calling Ceremony, casting out unwanted spirits or calling good spirits back into the patient's body. The wearer's Souls were then protected by the placement of a Spirit Lock Amulet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was considered good luck to give newborn babies Spirit Locks to protect them from Evil Spirits, and these cherished amulets were sometimes worn throughout the entire life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver jewellery is highly valued wealth in Hmong tradition and Spirit Locks are usually made of High Grade Silver (95% or above).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize : 2 1\/2\" x 3 5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45204987844,"sku":"LAASL4","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/P6300545_copy.jpg?v=1635115886"},{"product_id":"laos-authentic-antique-spirit-locks-used-among-hmong-and-miao-people-6","title":"Laos Authentic Antique Spirit Locks Used Among Hmong and Miao People 6","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit Locks are metal padlock shape charms worn around the neck, usually in back, by Hmong and Miao Hill Tribes in Thailand and Laos. They function as a Talisman\/ Amulet to 'lock' the Soul of the wearer into their body in the case of illness, accident or spiritual depression or distress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Hmong believe that humans have several Souls. Sometimes these Souls can fall into conflict and may even leave the body. A person could lose a Soul if badly frightened or in times of trauma or tragedy. Outside causes might allow or even encourage a foreign spirit to enter a person's body causing illness and physical, mental and emotional distress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo rebalance and bring about a remedy, a Shaman would perform a Soul Calling Ceremony, casting out unwanted spirits or calling good spirits back into the patient's body. The wearer's Souls were then protected by the placement of a Spirit Lock Amulet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was considered good luck to give newborn babies Spirit Locks to protect them from Evil Spirits, and these cherished amulets were sometimes worn throughout the entire life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver jewellery is highly valued wealth in Hmong tradition and Spirit Locks are usually made of High Grade Silver (95% or above).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize : 2 3\/8\" x 3 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45204987524,"sku":"LAASL6","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/P6300529_copy.jpg?v=1635115899"},{"product_id":"vintage-hmong-necklace-1","title":"Vintage Hmong Torque, Chain \u0026 Coin Necklace","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 27\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12803294134325,"sku":"16040","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/DSCF8720_copy.jpg?v=1635806341"},{"product_id":"miao-sterling-silver-betel-container-necklace","title":"Miao Sterling Silver Betel Container Necklace","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiao Sterling Silver Betel Container with Tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExquisite silver container used to contain betel leaves, areca nuts and lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92.5% - 95% silver by weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure approx. 3 1\/4\" x 1 1\/2\", Cord length is 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Vietnam, mid-20th C. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12803793059893,"sku":"15702","price":785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Angel-65.jpg?v=1538259901"},{"product_id":"vintage-hmong-shaman-brass-bronze-bells","title":"Vintage Hmong Shaman Brass \u0026 Bronze Meditation Thumb Bell Rings","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Hmong Shaman Brass \u0026amp; Bronze Bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare ritual instrument of the H‘mong People in Vietnam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaced on the thumb, the ring can be used to produce a fine, resounding tone which can be modified with the remaining fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSince ancient times, Shamans, Monks and Nuns have used bells as part of their daily meditation practices. Among other things, bells are considered a meditation enhancer, as they help practitioners keep their attention focused on the present moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Vietnam and Laos. 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