Wooden prayer beads owned by Suliaman El-Hadi

Created by

Unidentified

Owned by

El-Hadi, Suliaman, American, 1936 - 1995

Medium

wood , plastic

Dimensions

H x W x D: 24 × 4 1/2 × 3/4 in. (61 × 11.4 × 1.9 cm)

Type

prayer beads

Date

late 20th century

Description

Brown beaded necklace made of 68 round wooden beads. Wood piece with tan tassel at end of necklace. Orange and green wire near tassel.

Topic

African American

Hip hop (Music)

Identity

Religion

Spoken word (Poetry)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Qaddafi El-Hadi in memory of Suliaman El-Hadi

Object number

2014.40.4

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Religious and Sacred Objects

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture