woman's necklace with amulet pendant
woman's necklace with amulet pendant
Culture
Ida ou Nadif people
Creation date
1900-1920
Materials
silver, enamel, amber, coral, glass, coins, fiber cord
Dimensions
16 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.
Credit line
Martha Delzell Memorial Fund
Accession number
2001.141
Collection
Currently On View In
Eiteljorg Suite of African and Oceanic Art
The materials used to make jewelry denote the social status of the owner, since only the well-off can afford materials like silver, coral and gemstones. Jewelry making is a male activity. Much of the silver jewelry worn by Berbers was made by Jewish artists living in Morocco.
