Pendant

Unknown

19th–first half 20th century · Silver, coins, coral, gemstone · Islamic Art

Jewels with coin pendants were common in the region of North Africa. This example may have been made in Algeria or Morocco and includes a number of decorative coins that emulate nineteenth century currency from Morocco. Such pendants would have created a distinctive sound when the wearer moved, adding an auditory dimension to this jewel.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th–first half 20th century

Medium

Silver, coins, coral, gemstone

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Bequest of Helen Winslow Durkee Mileham, 1954