DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Masallah hanging

NameAmulet

Artist Artist not recorded

Date1960s to 1970s

Place madeAnatolia, Turkey, Middle East, Asia

MediumGlass beads, cotton string, sequins, stuffing

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 5 1/8 in. (26 x 13 cm)

Credit LineIFAF

Object numberFA.2005.32.5

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionHanging amulet with yellow suspended bird center bar with "MASALLAH". Fringe at bottom with sequins and glass beads. Yellow, blue and red glass beads for webbing, bar, bird, fringe.

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