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.