Extremely rare Yao (Mien) priest's ritual hat of woven human hair, northern Thailand/Laos/China, 18th or 19th century. At a private ritual in northern Thailand, the Mien priest said even a small patch from an old human hair hat was important enough and necessary to sanctify a ceremony. Size: 12.5'' x 8'' (32 x 20 cm). Provenance: Lee and Vichai Chinalai collection.