H x W x D: 8.8 x 7.9 x 3.8 cm (3 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Mauritania
Description:
Two-piece gold plated silver bracelet with a concealed hinge on the inside. The bracelet is decorated with all over projecting and textured spheres and polyhedrons as well as incised and applied geometric shapes. The spheres and polyhedrons are probably attached through pierced holes. The inside of the bracelet is plain, hammered flat metal. The top outer edge is decorated in two rows of braided wire. Push button latch closure with hook over the top edge for added security.
Provenance:
Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012
Published References:
Maples, Amanda, Ashby Johnson, Marian, and Dumouchelle, Kevin D., 2018, Good As Gold, Washington, D.C.: NMAfA, Smithsonian, p. 55, illustrated p. 56
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