Object Details
Maker
Tukulor artist
Description
Gold, hollow, cross hair ornament or necklace piece with four trefoils of rosettes in circles of twisted wire decorating the arms and central globule surrounded by a granulation within a diamond of twisted wire. Loops are attached at the top and bottom for attachment at the forehead. Hammered flat back pierced with three 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
2012-18-73
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Jewelry
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3.4 x 2.8 x 1.1 cm (1 5/16 x 1 1/8 x 7/16 in.)
Geography
Senegal
Mauritania
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Data Source
National Museum of African Art
Topic
Adornment
Female use
cross
male
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmafa_2012-18-73