Pendant

19th–first half 20th century

Not on view

Jewels with coin pendants were common in the region of North Africa. This example may have been made in Algeria or Morocco and includes a number of decorative coins that emulate nineteenth century currency from Morocco. Such pendants would have created a distinctive sound when the wearer moved, adding an auditory dimension to this jewel.

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Exhibition History

Title: Pendant
Date: 19th–first half 20th century
Geography: Attributed to Algeria or Morocco
Medium: Silver, coins, coral, gemstone
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Bequest of Helen Winslow Durkee Mileham, 1954
Object Number: 55.111.64
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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