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Talisman Necklace

2012.03.2875

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Artifact Identification Talisman Necklace   (2012.03.2875)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Personal Symbols
    3. :
  3. Belief Symbols
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Tuareg
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 23.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Length) 6.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 6 cm
Weight 62 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials N/A
Manufacturing Processes N/A

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Hagan, Helene. Tuareg Jewelry: Traditional patterns and symbols. Xlibris, 2006.

Seligman, Thomas and Kristyne Loughran, eds. Art of Being Tuareg: Sahara nomads in a modern world. UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History: Los Angeles, 2006.

Van Offelen, Marion and Carol Beckwith. Nomads of Niger. William Collins Sons & Co.: London, 1983.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Lynn and Michael Noel Collection
Reproduction N/A

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