Necklace and Pendant: 34 x 28 x 3 cm (13 3/8 x 11 x 1 3/16 in.)
Pendant: 10.2 x 8.1 x 3 cm (4 x 3 3/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Mali
Description:
Brass amulet, rectangle with concave sides, incised decoration and lozenge at center with projecting conical, projecting spheres at corners of rectangle and center lozenge, incised semi-circular projection off of bottom of amulet with conical projection, and three brass loops along top for attachment to necklace strap, which is composed of multiple, thin leather cords.
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