H x W x D: 4.6 x 4.1 x 0.5 cm (1 13/16 x 1 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Senegal
Date:
1920s-1960s
Description:
Gold pendant (possibly gold wash) of central triangular shape, composed of two mirrored filigree teardrops, with two smaller filigree teardrops placed together at the rounded ends and attached at the bottom of the pendant. Two hollow flower elements are placed at the sides, with granulation placed within circles of twisted wire along the long edges of the pendant. The hanging element is a simple loop.
Provenance:
Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012
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