Created by
Unidentified
Date
19th - 20th century
Medium
brass (alloy)
Dimensions
H x W x D: 20 × 3 × 5/8 in. (50.8 × 7.6 × 1.6 cm)
L: 42 in. (106.7 cm)
Description
A 42-inch long gold-colored chain link necklace with no clasp. All of the links are approximately the same size and are slightly concave in shape. Each link has a visible soldered seam. The links are arranged in an alternating pattern of patterned links and plain links. The patterned links are decorated with hammered dots. The patterns vary between randomly spaced large dots, symmetrical rows of dots, or dots fully covering the link. The necklace is lightweight, possibly brass.
Place used
Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil, Latin America, South America
Classification
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
necklaces
Topic
African diaspora
Beauty culture
Catholicism
Clothing and dress
Religion
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jessica B. Harris
Object number
2014.210.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b38a578a-a228-4e77-86d1-aaf1884ff03d

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