H x W x D: 8.4 x 7.4 x 1 cm (3 5/16 x 2 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Mauritania
Description:
Square, pyramid-shaped amulet pendant in silver, copper and brass composed of incised geometric designs of triangles and zigzags on squares and rectangles of copper, silver and brass. The central square has an incised trefoil of almond shapes. The inside is hollow to accommodate additions of protective materials. The back is hammered flat with an incised triangle and diamond design in zigzags.
Provenance:
Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012
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