Siyal

NameNecklace

Artist or maker Valji Soni

CultureVaghadia Rabari

Dateca. 1983

Place madeGUJARAT, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA

MediumMetal, cotton

Dimensionsoverall: 35.0 cm L; L includes pendant, knot, and fringe

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF collection, FA.1990.16.215.

Object numberFA.1990.16.215

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionWoman's necklace. Granule and wires, soldered loop. Dark red twisted cotton cord. Wrapped with green thread. Two padded black cotton balls either side; 6.5 cm coiled, granulated twists each side.

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