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%C2%A9 Cy Thao

#8, 1993-2001

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Artist commentary: The Hmong fought the Chinese with cross bows and used the mountainous terrain to their advantage. They lured whole units into gorges and then rolled rocks onto the unsuspecting Chinese. The Hmong fighters were feared throughout China.

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Title
#8
Artist Life
American (born Laos), 1972
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2010.55.8
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