Diadem

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19th–first half 20th century · Silver, enamel, imitation coral · Islamic Art

Head ornaments such as this example would have been worn by Kabyle women in Algeria as a diadem, wrapped around the forehead, the pendants falling at the level of the eyebrow. Red coral was a favorite gemstone of this and other Amazigh (Berber) groups, though imitation gems in glass or plastic were common substitutes.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th–first half 20th century

Medium

Silver, enamel, imitation coral

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Bequest of Helen Winslow Durkee Mileham, 1954