Pendant

National Museum of African Art

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Description
Gold pendant in Tuareg style, with elongated arms, central diamond shape decorated in openwork filigree and a 'head' of a central circle flanked by curved trapezoids, decorated with openwork filigree. A wide, simple loop is attached for hanging.
Provenance
Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Marian Ashby Johnson
Late 20th century
Object number
2012-18-78
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Jewelry
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.4 cm (1 5/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Geography
Senegal
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Object Name
Croix d’Agades (Cross of Agadez)
National Museum of African Art
Topic
Adornment
Female use
cross
male
Record ID
nmafa_2012-18-78
Usage of Metadata (Object Detail Text)
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GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7856fa5a3-fccb-4985-b868-b4b6d0de67cb
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