Arm Band

72-5-1

From: Morocco

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 72-5-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Morocco
Section African
Materials Silver | Stone | Glass
Description

Large silver armlet divided into three panels by two horizontal silver strips attached to it. The strips are decorated with a tear-drop pattern in bright blue and yellow enamel (now chipping) and bordered with a silver braid design. Each panel has a large red stone in center with four small silver beads around it. Each panel is also fully decorated with impressed designs.

Height 9.8 cm
Length 27.4 cm
Width 9.7 cm
Outside Diameter 9.4 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1972

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