Pendant

Unknown

late 19th–early 20th century · Metal, glass · Islamic Art

This small jewel may have been an element in a complex assortment of jewels worn by Amazigh (Berber) women in Tunisia. It was likely worn on the side of the head, attached to a headscarf. Ornaments favored by Amazigh tend to have pendant components, like those seen here, that would have swayed and made noise as the wearer moved.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th–early 20th century

Medium

Metal, glass

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Spear Jr., 1982