DepartmentTextiles-Asia
Kirdala, Necklace
NameNecklace
CultureBedouin
Place madeAsia
MediumWhite metal
Dimensions5 1/8 × 5 1/8 in. (13 × 13 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Senta Hoge, A.2012.82.17
Object numberA.2012.82.17
DescriptionRigid oval band with dangles. Ends of the band are connected by a hooked section. Band is decorated with five sets of bezels set with blue and red glass, four sets of diamond plaques and wire circles and granuated dots. Alternating balls and tapered tubes with two balls are suspended from loops.19th Century
c. 1900
20th Century