Description

Very fine Moor silver necklace from Nioro-du-Sahel, a region having close borders with Mauritania.
The central pendant of cruciform shape is suspended from an elaborate chain of silver beads.
Entirely handmade, this piece is of superb workmanship, with techniques of wire work, granulation and applied motifs.
Excellent condition – Collected in Mali.

* A similar piece appears in: Les Métaux Précieux dans l’art d’Afrique noire by Laure Meyer, Ed.

The dimensions of the cross pendant: 5 cm by 5,5 cm (2″ by 2 1/4″)
Length of chain: 44 cm (17.3 inches)
Diameter of round beads: 1,2 cm (1/2″)
Weight: 33.7 grams (1.18 oz)