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African Art
Necklace
18th–20th century
Silver and amber
beads: 12 in. (30.48 cm)
chain not clasped: 25 in. (63.5 cm)
chain not clasped: 25 in. (63.5 cm)
Gift of Labelle Prussin, Ph.D. 1973
2012.86.20
Geography:
Niger
Culture:
Islamic
Period:
18th–20th century
Classification:
Jewelry
Provenance:
Purchased by Labelle Prussin in 1974 in Niger
Donated by Labelle Prussin to Yale University Art Gallery in 2012
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