Necklace

87-13-121

From: Ethiopia | Asmara

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 87-13-121
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Coptic
Provenience Ethiopia | Asmara
Section African
Materials Copper Alloy | Synthetic Fiber | Plant Fiber
Description

A length of black cotton yarn, looped and bound by gilded silver rings. These rings each have small square, triangular or round boxes with decorative beading, attached to them. A flat brass cross with cross-hatching is hung in the middle. (cf. 87-13-119/120/122

Credit Line Purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Aurelio Cinquegrana, 1987
Other Number L-897-38 - Old Museum Number

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