Collection: Joseph A. Towles Artifact Collection / Subject (Topic): Jewelry--Africa, West - Lowcountry Digital Library Catalog Search Search Results

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1. Cowrie shell necklace

Cowrie shell necklace

Date:: 1951
Description:: Cowrie shell necklace, made with brown seeds, green beads, and white shells; main piece in the shape of a triangle with 28 shells; origin Wolof people of Senegal.

2. Shawl pin

Date:: 1975
Description:: Metal Tuareg shawl pin with intricate design on face and blank back; origin Mali.