Chest Ornament

NameChest Ornament

CultureLikely Tuareg

Place madeperhaps Fez (see hallmark), Morocco, Africa

MediumSilver, glass

Dimensions24 in. (61 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Florence Dibell Bartlett, A.1955.1.251 NA

Object numberA.1955.1.251 NA

Collections

The Florence Dibell Bartlett Collection

DescriptionTwo pins connected by chains with 3 large pendants and many smaller attachments. Discs are engraved and each has a small glass jewel in the center.

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