Pectoral Ornament

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19th–early 20th century · Silver · Islamic Art

Two fibulae and a ball pendant make up this pectoral ornament that would have been worn by an Amazigh (Berber) woman in Morocco. It would have been included in an ensemble ithat consisted of head and ear ornaments, bracelets, rings, and other jewelry.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th–early 20th century

Medium

Silver

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Marguerite McBey, 1981