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Choker
Choker
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Choker

Maker Somali Artist
Date20th century
Place of originSomalia, Africa
MediumSilver
Dimensions12 1/2 x 3/4 in. (31.8 x 1.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding
Object number2005.28.15
Collections
Rectangular porte Koran with appliqué, filigree and repoussé work on chain belt with appliqué medallions and large "S" shaped clasp.
Rectangular Porte Koran (xirsi)
Somali Artist
18th Century
Koranic Amulet (xirsi)
Koranic Amulet (xirsi)
Somali Artist
18th Century
Rectangular porte Koran in silver filigree and diamond shaped applique work, with dangles/bells (shannuf) suspended on silver chain.
Porte Qur’an Necklace (Xirsi)
Somali Artist
18th - 19th century
Silver triangular porte koran with amber and silver bead necklace.
Necklace with Triangular Porte Koran
Somali Artist
undated
Amber, agate, and silver bead necklace with tubular Porte Koran pendant.
Necklace with Tubular Porte Koran
Somali Artist
20th century
Amber bead necklace with rectangular porte Koran pendant.
Necklace with Rectangular Porte Koran
Somali Artist
20th century
Crescent and star motif on pendant.
Necklace
Somali Artist
20th century
Silver and agate beads with coin pendant.
Necklace
Somali Artist
20th century
Two silver earrings.
Pair of Earrings
Somali Artist
undated
Looped earrings have chains and bells attached.
Pair of Earrings
Somali Artist
undated
Bangle with oval red stone or glass inset in center.
Healing Bracelet
Somali Artist
undated
Pair of anklets (hujuul)
Pair of anklets (hujuul)
Somali Artist
undated

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