Both: 4.9 x 2 x 0.4 cm (1 15/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Niger
Date:
Late 20th century
Description:
Silver and stone (probably carnelian) dangling earrings on fish hooks. The central stone is red inset in silver with an incised geometric design of triangles. The central portion of the earrings is suspended from a triangular shaped piece with incised triangular zigzag design. The silver is partially open in the back, revealing the stone, and a maker's mark or inscription is incised into the silver above this.
Provenance:
Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012
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