Pendant: 15 x 18.5 x 1.1 cm (5 7/8 x 7 5/16 x 7/16 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Maghreb region
Morocco
Date:
Early to mid-20th century
Description:
Silver alloy pendant with brightly colored glass gems in green, blue and red, inset in the center square. Chains with diamond shaped charms are suspended from single loops on the side and 8 loops on the bottom of the pendant. A black fiber cord is strung through four hooks at the top.
Provenance:
Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012
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