Fibula

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

Perhaps the best-known form of North African Berber jewelry is the triangular-shaped fibula. Such pins were worn at the shoulder to fasten cloth garments. While coral was a much valued gemstone in Berber culture, plastic imitation is often found as an affordable substitute in jewelry from the twentieth century.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th–20th century

Medium

Silver, imitation coral

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Paul Cauvin, 1967