Necklace

Unknown

19th–first half 20th century · Silver and coral · Islamic Art

This stunning coral and silver necklace would have been worn by an Amazigh (Berber) woman in Morocco. Coral was an important gemstone in Amazigh culture, and was believed to provide baraka, or blessing to the wearer.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th–first half 20th century

Medium

Silver and coral

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Bequest of Helen Winslow Durkee Mileham, 1954