Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
Date
1970
Medium
gold , metal
Dimensions
H x W: 18 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (47.6 x 7 cm)
Description
A gold plated necklace (a) with pendant in the shape of Africa, in a red box (b). The pendant has been cast with the continent's topographical features in relief, with thick gold strands representing major rivers. These necklaces were distributed to radio disc jockeys to promote the release of Nina Simone's Black Gold album.
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Place depicted
Africa
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
necklaces
Topic
Advertising
Africa
Composers (Musicians)
Folk (Music)
Identity
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Jazz (Music)
Popular music
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.132.11ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd510830f05-9cf9-42eb-8678-1d5db93e1741

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