Cord and Pendant: 47 x 22.6 x 1.8 cm (18 1/2 x 8 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Pendant: 13.5 x 13.5 x 1.2 cm (5 5/16 x 5 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Mali
Description:
Men's amulet consisting of a copper alloy pendant that is rectangular in shape with concave sides and bottom, cylindrical loop across the top, applied silver triangles at corners of face, applied copper alloy then silver triangles at top and bottom center and applied copper alloy then silver rectangle on the projecting rectangular area at center. Face is variously decorated with incised geometric and vegetal motifs. Black strap consisting of many cords is attached at top corners where it is tied by four alternating red and sea-foam green leather straps, creating tassels that hang at each side.
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