Multi-stranded, polychrome glass beadwork bracelets with fiber substrate, bordered of red, yellow and white beads with center sections in blocks of brass beads and blue and white striped beads.

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Wedding Bracelets for Bride

Maker Moroccan Artist

Datec. 1974

Place of originMorocco, Africa

MediumGlass beads, brass, fiber

Dimensionsdiameter, each: 4 in. (10.2 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineGift of Susan Emmick

Object number2011.35.4

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionMulti-stranded, polychrome glass beadwork bracelets with fiber substrate, bordered of red, yellow and white beads with center sections in blocks of brass beads and blue and white striped beads.

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