Two girls in Yunnanese dress

Photographer

Halpern, Joel M. (Joel Martin), 1929-

Date

• 1957

Summary

• Although these girls may be related to the Akha (or "I Kaw") ethnic group, and live in Muang Sing, their dress is more typical of the Haw of Yunnan, China and of Phongsali, Laos' northernmost province. This indicates they are members of the Lolo ethnic group, speakers of a Sino-Tibetan language.