Necklace

Unknown

19th–20th century · Silver (?), gilded; red, green and yellow glass · Islamic Art

This lebba, or wedding necklace worn by a bride, is made up of the traditional number of seven pendants of multiple shapes. The crescent-and-moon motif may allude to an eyebrow and an iris, a talismanic form that protects the wearer from the evil eye. The triangular motif is known as gharnati ("from Granada"), indicating the history of Andalusian craftsmen in Morocco. The ten elongated and ribbed beads separating the pendants are known as kraqueb.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th–20th century

Medium

Silver (?), gilded; red, green and yellow glass

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Paul Cauvin, 1967