Crown

NameHeadband

CultureLikely Tuareg

Date20th Century

(not assigned)North Africa, Africa

MediumSilver, gold, turquoise, coral, garnet, unknown gemstone

Dimensions3 1/8 × 18 7/16 in. (8 × 46.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Florence Dibell Bartlett, A.1955.1.250 NA

Object numberA.1955.1.250 NA

Collections

The Florence Dibell Bartlett Collection

ProvenanceBought in Tunis

DescriptionThis headband consists of nine separate panels. The center seven are arranged in increasing height. Each is covered in a starburst pattern and have patterns in metal wire and inset stones with turquoise, coral, and garnet. The centered panel has a three dimensional crescent shape in silver at its center. Gold plated.