Necklace

Necklace
Ethnographic collection / Jewellery
Date made Circa 1920 - 1950

A silver necklace known as 'mshalshal' intertwined with small chains that end with silver pieces in the form of a crescent and openwork leaves. The necklace has some small circular metal pieces, and on the two ends of the necklace are two circles of silver, inlaid with blue beads and a large red bead in the middle. The necklace ends with a chain and a clasp.

Object details

Town
Palestine
Materials
Silver
Width
47 cm
Length
8.5 cm
Use
Accessory
Donated by
Committee for the Preservation of Palestinian Heritage (CPPH) in Washington, D.C.