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Object Number 975-32-50/11904
Display Title Silver pectoral pendant
Descriptions
Object Description Silver pectoral pendant consisting of one large triangle and 3 smaller ones suspended from the larger. At the base of each of the triangles are suspended numerous tiny triangles. Intricate incised geometric designs. Classical example of the type of pectoral used by the women of the Ahaggar. The large triangle is always decorated with seven smaller triangles. Worn at important festivals.
Inventory Description Silver pendant, large triangle with hanging triangular pieces, stamped design.
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara region
Materials Silver
Dimensions Overall: 15 x 17 x 0.9 cm (5 7/8 x 6 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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