- 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.




