Pendant

National Museum of African Art

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Description
Silver alloy pendant reminiscent of cross pendants, with a central tiered and conical projection with openwork on a half spherical base of filigree. The projection sits on a hollow base of two teardrops with plain undulating filigree surmounted by globules at the cardinal directions, and plain undulating filigree leaves inbetween. There is a hollow cylindrical bar at the top for hanging.
Provenance
Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Marian Ashby Johnson
Object number
2012-18-49
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Jewelry
Medium
Gilt silver (gold wash)
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3.8 x 3.5 x 2.9 cm (1 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Geography
Senegal
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Topic
Adornment
Female use
male
Record ID
nmafa_2012-18-49
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7220d293d-ea32-4d53-a871-f6526596a60d
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