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1923.36.44

Rectangular pendant of repoussé tin plate worn on the head by Imajeghan (noble) men.

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1923.36.44

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular pendant of repoussé tin plate worn on the head by Imajeghan (noble) men.
Long description
Made in two pieces. The edges of the larger, front piece are folded over the smaller inner piece so as to form an envelope. Two pieces of red and green leather are threaded through pairs of holes in the smaller inner piece to form loops, presumably for attaching to a band or to the hair itself. The front piece is decorated with geometric motifs, including dot and circle. [JC 11 1 2002]
Geographical reference
Niger
Africa > Western Africa > Niger
Aïr massif Agadès
Cultural groups
Tuareg Berber
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1922
Date collected
1922
Acquisition information
Donated: 1923
Materials and processes
Material Tin Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Repoussé
Dimensions
Length 88 mm, Width: max 47 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.36.44

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Pendant, Head Ornament