Object Details
- 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
- Content Statement
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- 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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- National Museum of African Art Collection
- National Museum of African Art
- Topic
- Adornment
- Female use
- male
- Record ID
- nmafa_2012-18-49
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7220d293d-ea32-4d53-a871-f6526596a60d
