Earring

Object Details

Description

Gold earring in the shape of a filigree flower with a central flower portion of looped and gathered wire circles. Two stylized and bent filigree teardrops attach at one end of the flower. Bent wire is applied at the back for attachment to the ear. Appears to match 2012-18-37.

Provenance

Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012

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Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Marian Ashby Johnson

Early 1970s

Object number

2012-18-91

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Jewelry

Medium

Gold

Dimensions

H x W x D: 2.9 x 1.9 x 1.4 cm (1 1/8 x 3/4 x 9/16 in.)

Geography

Senegal

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Topic

Adornment

Female use

male

floral

flower

Record ID

nmafa_2012-18-91

Metadata Usage (text)

Usage conditions apply

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys702677bd7-e215-482f-bdd4-bc350ebea853