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Necklace and Pendant

1970-1980
20th C.
Africa, Mali
15 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (39 x 7 x 7 cm)

By (primary)
Artist unknown

Culture/People: Fulani peoples

Object Type: Jewelry

Medium: Silver with gold plait; filigree, soldering, filing, plaiting

Credit Line: Committee for Art Acquisitions Fund

Accession Number: 1997.30

Currently On View

Provenance

Purchased by Thomas K. Seligman from Issa Niass of Niass & Frères, 2/1/97

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Fulani

Fula

gold alloy

accessories
Objects or devices that are not essential in themselves but add to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of other things, as, for example, to costume or automobiles. W [June 1994 descriptor added.]

goldwork

jewelry
Ornaments such as bracelets, necklaces, and rings, of precious or semiprecious materials worn or carried on the person for adornment; also includes similar articles worn or carried for devotional or mourning purposes.

necklaces
Ornaments worn around the neck, usually in the form of chains or strands of beads, pearls, stones, or the like, and often including a suspended ornamental pendant. Use "chokers" for short, narrow necklaces worn close to the throat. Use "dog collars (necklaces)" for wide ornamental bands worn tightly around the neck.

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Eamon Ore-Giron_Gold in Medium field

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