Object Details
Description
Five-piece hinged gold alloy or gold wash bracelet composed of three filigree domes with six inset blue beads each (possibly lapis lazuli) and two filigree bars with three inset beads each (probably lapis lazuli). The filigree work consists of tiny rosettes, swirls and filigree teardrop shapes. The bracelet is missing several blue beads. Chain at closure.
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
Object number
2012-18-203
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Jewelry
Medium
Gold alloy, blue beads
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7 x 7.3 x 2.8 cm (2 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Geography
Mauritania
Morocco
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Data Source
National Museum of African Art
Topic
Adornment
Female use
male
floral
flower
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmafa_2012-18-203
