Object Details
- Description
- Gold, possibly gilt silver, necklace of 15 handmade openwork filigree beads joined by 3 small links between each. The filigree beads have a plain band of gold around the largest section of the sphere, probably as they are soldered together halves. Hook-and-eye closure.
- Provenance
- Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012
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- Data Source
- National Museum of African Art
- Date
- Early to mid-20th century
- Credit Line
- Gift of Dr. Marian Ashby Johnson
- Medium
- Gold
- Dimensions
- Largest bead: 2.4 x 2.4 cm (15/16 x 15/16 in.)
- L: 64.7 cm (25 1/2 in.)
- Type
- Jewelry
