Collector:

Alixa Naff  Search this

Donor Name:

George Naff  Search this

Length:

11 cm

Width:

6 cm

Culture:

Egyptian  Search this

Object Type:

Earring

Place:

Cairo, Egypt, Africa

Accession Date:

19 Oct 1988

Collection Date:

1965 to 1966

Notes:

Silver hook from which a pendant is suspended via a chain. Pendant is rectangular piece of openwork spelling "Allah" in Arabic letters. 5 separate balls suspended from rectangle. Both hook and triangle are stamped. Worn by women. Ornamental and talismanic because of use of Allah's name. Purchased by collector from Cairo dealer as an "antique" piece.

Record Last Modified:

31 Jul 2020

Specimen Count:

1

Topic:

Ethnology  Search this

Accession Number:

378937

USNM Number:

E424831-0

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Anthropology

Data Source:

NMNH - Anthropology Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3a7ca9c73-b0cc-4237-8028-ffed6d795377

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8457975