pair of woman's earrings
pair of woman's earrings
Culture
Ida ou Nadif people
Creation date
1900-1920
Materials
silver, enamel, glass, niello
Dimensions
a) 8 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 5/8 in.
b) 8 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 5/8 in.
Credit line
Martha Delzell Memorial Fund
Accession number
2001.140A-B
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.
