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Bangle

1850-1899 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Algeria (made)

This pair of bracelets was acquired by the Museum in 1902 as an example of traditional Algerian jewellery.

They were probably made as souvenirs. Although the design is Islamic, they bear no relation to the bracelets traditionally worn in Algeria by either urban or tribal women.


Object details

Categories
Jewellery
Africa
Metalwork
Object type
Bangle
Materials and techniques
Silver-plate with applied filigree and set with blue pastes
Plated
Paste
Filigree
Brief description
Silver-plated hinged bracelet with applied filigree and blue pastes, Algeria, 1850-1899.
Physical description
Bracelet consisting of two halves of sheet metal, hinged together, with a pin fastening. The pin is missing. Each part is decorated in the same way with a band of applied filigree set with blue pastes imitating turquoise. Most of the pastes are missing.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 6.2cm
Summary
This pair of bracelets was acquired by the Museum in 1902 as an example of traditional Algerian jewellery.

They were probably made as souvenirs. Although the design is Islamic, they bear no relation to the bracelets traditionally worn in Algeria by either urban or tribal women.
Collection
Middle East Section
Accession number
794B-1902

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Record createdApril 2, 2003
Record URL
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