Pendant

Bright cut gold pendant in the shape of a flattened flower base (probably manufactured) with eight petals and a central openwork filigree quatrefoil dome at the center. The base of the pendant and underneath the dome is fluted. The quatrefoil dome is crested by an incised circle. A hole is pierced at the top of the pendant for a jump ring attachment to a necklace.

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

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