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

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
Person: Field collector Francis James Rennell Rodd; Field collector Buchanan-Rodd Expedition; PRM source Francis James Rennell Rodd
Date / Period: Date made: Before 07/1922
Date collected: July 1922
Acquisition information: Donated: 1923
Materials and processes: Material Tin Metal, Process Repoussé
Dimensions: Length: max 88 mm, Width: max 48 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1923.36.45

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