Old hair ornament, YAO people, Laos/China, 1st half of the 20th century

Beautiful hair ornament of the Yao people from Laos/China. A red pumpkin, beautifully carved and crafted bone, glass beads... a beauty! Both a tribal object and a beautiful decorative object! Used by girls before marriage. Both the front and back are beautiful. I had a suitable stand made for the piece.

Length including stand: 37 cm
Total weight: 290 grams
Origin: Laos/China
Dating: 1st half of the 20th century
Provenance: Obtained from a Brussels antique dealer