Crescent-shaped pendant · Ghana, Akan · ID: 3044225
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Size
H: 5,5 cm
B: 10 cm
H: 2.2 inch
B: 3.9 inch
Description
gold (8 carat), wax thread technique, rep.
The crescent moon motif is related to the proverb: “when the moon comes out, all can see it” - meaning: “secrets will one day be revealed, so it is better to be open in your behaviour”.
Publications
AHDRC: 0153677