- 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.




