Description

Asymmetrical gold (probably gold plated) necklace with 3-piece hinged pendant of applied stylized bird in various openwork and geometric designs, as well as impressed texturization. Five disks with impressed design of sunburst dangle from the central element of the pendant. The pendant hangs on a twisted chain with modern springring clasp. The necklace is probably manufactured and possibly of non-African origin (possibly Mecca).

Provenance

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

Topic

bird

Adornment

Female use

geometric motif

National Museum of African Art

Wolof artist

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Marian Ashby Johnson

Medium

Gold

Dimensions

Pendant: 5.9 x 6.6 x 0.2 cm (2 5/16 x 2 5/8 x 1/16 in.) L: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.)

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National Museum of African Art Collection

Geography

Senegal

Late 20th century

Type

Costume Accessory

Object number

2012-18-36