Necklace

Necklace of a central diamond pendant flanked by two smaller impressed oval pendants with a single glass jewel, two large triangular pendants and two Islamic coins with smaller silver alloy impressed beads inbetween and strung on fiber. The diamond and two triangular pendants have multiple chains terminating in metal spherical beads suspended from them, with the diamond pendant also having glass beads and flattened discs suspended, as well as glass jewels set in the center and corners. The diamond pendant also has loops of applied silver alloy and other gems set in the central horizontal axis. The backs of the pendants are flat and plain. Button closure. The silver alloy has a yellowy tint, the beads may also be plastic or both glass and plastic and the necklace may be a reused shoelace, so possibly a synthetic fiber.

Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012

As part of our commitment to accessibility and transparency, the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art is placing its collection records online. Please note that some records are incomplete (missing image or content descriptions) and others reflect out-of-date language or systems of thought regarding how to engage with and discuss cultural heritage and the specifics of individual artworks. If you see content requiring immediate action, we will do our best to address it in a timely manner. Please email nmafacuratorial@si.edu if you have any questions.

High resolution digital images are not available for some objects. For publication quality photography and permissions, please contact the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives at https://africa.si.edu/research/eliot-elisofon-photographic-archives/