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DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Amulet

NameAmulet

CultureBerber

Date20th century

Place madeMorocco, Africa

MediumCoral, silver

DimensionsOverall: 1 15/16 x 7/16 x 3/8 in. (5 x 1.1 x 1 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2011.50.1

DescriptionAmulet pendant of salmon colored branch coral section hung from silver cap setting with loop hanger.

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