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Necklace

MOA: University of British Columbia

3357/5

Choker-style necklace composed of a band of chain mail with pentagonal metal ends, each with a small attached loop and a small looped wire through it. The chain mail is covered by small strips of metal wrapped around the chain mail. Attached to the lower edge is a string of small bells, with one larger chain and bell at one end and a small hide tie at the other end.

  • Narrative

    Given to the donors by a shop owner in Jerusalem who owned several shops where he sold similar items. He said he collected the pieces himself, typically in the area around Jerusalem and in Jordan.

  • Type of Item necklace
  • Culture Palestinian
  • Material iron metal, silver alloy metal, rawhide skin
  • Measurements height 10.0 cm, width 41.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Barbara Heller, Michael Karton
  • Received from Barbara Heller, Michael Karton
  • Made in Asia
  • Ownership Date before April 17, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on April 17, 2019
  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3357/0005

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