Object Details
Maker
Wolof artist
Tukulor artist
Description
Gold alloy, hollow, three armed cross hair ornament with three trefoils of globules nested in circles of twisted wire decorating the arms and central projecting pyramid surrounded by a diamond of twisted wire. The cross is decorated in granules. The top rectangular bar is decorated with rows of twisted wire and has a hole pierced through it to allow for being attached to hair or a cord. Hammered flat back, pierced with four holes.
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-20th century
Object number
2012-18-72
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Jewelry
Medium
Gold alloy
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2.1 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm (13/16 x 7/8 x 1/2 in.)
Geography
Senegal
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Data Source
National Museum of African Art
Topic
Adornment
Female use
cross
male
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmafa_2012-18-72