Charm Necklace

A plaited leather rope necklace with a pendant made from an oblong piece of ivory scored with four traverse lines, and encased in leather. The necklace is fastened with a loop and triangular leather button.

Further Information

• Type: Body adornment, jewellery, Religious/ritual equipment, charms
• Object: Charm Necklace
• Materials: Leather, animal skin, Bone, ivory, tooth
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 195mm [L]
• Production Date: Pre 1892
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector)
• Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
• Accession Number: BMAG:R3483/46

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