Object Details
Description
Gilt silver (gold wash) ring of three stacked hollow rectangles descending in size so that the smallest is on top. The top of the smallest rectangle and sides are decorated in openwork nesting half circles or curves. Attached to simple band of parallel bands of twisted wire.
Provenance
Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012
Published References
Johnson, Marian Ashby. 1994. "Gold jewelry of the Wolof and the Tukulor of Senegal." African arts 27 (1), pp. 36-49. (see p. 46 for comparable taken by author, if not exact piece)
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Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Marian Ashby Johnson
Date
1960s-1970s
Object number
2012-18-124
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Jewelry
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3.3 x 2.3 x 4.8 cm (1 5/16 x 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)
Geography
Senegal
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Data Source
National Museum of African Art
Topic
Adornment
Female use
geometric motif
male
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmafa_2012-18-124