Object Details
Description
Gold foil thread earring coiled and wrapped around wire (probably) to create a spherical design with the top half of the sphere being solid and the bottom half being an open-spiral-work design. The gold foil thread is also spiraled into an earring stop and post.
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
Date
Mid-late 20th century
Object number
2012-18-35
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Jewelry
Medium
Gold foil thread, wire
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4.2 x 1.8 x 1.7 cm (1 5/8 x 11/16 x 11/16 in.)
Geography
Senegal
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Data Source
National Museum of African Art
Topic
Adornment
Female use
male
spiral
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmafa_2012-18-35