Woman's Garment Fastener, 20th Century
Ifrane people; Morocco
Silver; 3 3/4 x 29 3/4 in.
99.…

Cloak Pins with Chain

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-clothing ornaments-fasteners

Date20th Century

Made AtMorocco, Africa

MediumSilver

Dimensions3 3/4 x 29 3/4 in. (9.5 x 75.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Bowers Museum Collector's Council

Object number99.9.1a

DescriptionOne of a pair of fibulas (cloak pins) with pectoral. Ifrane culture, western Anti-Atlas mountains, South Morocco. Jewish style. Silver. Twin fasteners used to hold together the pieces of a woman's garment, usually a shawl or cloak. The fibula are linked by a heavy chain and the subsequent weight holds the garment. Has a case, wood frame & box, glass top, lined with felt. Exhibition "Splendeurs du Maroc". African Museum, Tervuren, Belgium, 1998. Catalogue# 361 & 362, pages 272-273.

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