Object Details
- Description
- Gilt silver (gold wash) pendant with undulating filigree work in parallel lines circumnavigating the central heart shaped pendant, which is formed from two inverted teardrops soldered together. Three teardrop shaped filigree elements crown the central portion, both of which are surmounted by a tiered and projecting rosette, and surrounded by placed, hollow sunbursts and X shapes encircled by twisted wire. The bottom of the pendant has a circle of filigree with side circles and globules.
- Provenance
- Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012
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- Credit Line
- Gift of Dr. Marian Ashby Johnson
- Mid-20th century
- Object number
- 2012-18-53
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- Jewelry
- Medium
- Gilt silver (gold wash)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5.2 x 4.4 x 1.2 cm (2 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 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_2012-18-53
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys71b282874-e781-44ca-888e-965d013238a2
