Necklace
This lebba, or wedding necklace worn by a bride, is made up of the traditional number of seven pendants of multiple shapes. The crescent-and-moon motif may allude to an eyebrow and an iris, a talismanic form that protects the wearer from the evil eye. The triangular motif is known as gharnati ("from Granada"), indicating the history of Andalusian craftsmen in Morocco. The ten elongated and ribbed beads separating the pendants are known as kraqueb.
Artwork Details
- Title: Necklace
- Date: 19th–20th century
- Geography: Attributed to Morocco
- Medium: Silver (?), gilded; red, green and yellow glass
- Dimensions: H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) - Classification: Jewelry
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Paul Cauvin, 1967
- Object Number: 67.145.12
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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ca. 1300
19th–first half 20th century
19th–first half 20th century
19th–first half 20th century
late 19th–early 20th century
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