Thailand/China: Yao shaman's masks and other shaman paraphernalia from northern Thailand. The Yao nationality (its great majority branch is also known as Mien; Pinyin: Yáo zú; Vietnamese: người Dao) is a government classification for various minorities in China. They form one of the 55 ethnic minority groups officially recognised by the People's Republic of China, where they reside in the mountainous terrain of the southwest and south. They also form one of the 54 ethnic groups officially recognised by Vietnam.

Thailand/China: Yao shaman's masks and other shaman paraphernalia from northern Thailand.  The Yao nationality (its great majority branch is also known as Mien; Pinyin: Yáo zú; Vietnamese: người Dao) is a government classification for various minorities in China. They form one of the 55 ethnic minority groups officially recognised by the People's Republic of China, where they reside in the mountainous terrain of the southwest and south.  They also form one of the 54 ethnic groups officially recognised by Vietnam. Stock Photo
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2B01DCN

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3704 x 4984 px | 31.4 x 42.2 cm | 12.3 x 16.6 inches | 300dpi

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25 August 2011

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