Fibula (Pin)
81-19-4A
From: Morocco | Atlas Mountains
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | 81-19-4A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Berber |
| Provenience | Morocco | Atlas Mountains |
| Date Made | 1920-1929 |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Silver |
| Description | Pair of silver fibulae with a ribbon design in the center and a pierced surrounding design of stars and crescents. The silver loops for attaching a chain are of wire; 81-19-4b shows darkened evidence of soldering. These fibulae are quite similar in design to 81-19-5, although they have no chain. |
| Length | 11.4 cm |
| Width | 5 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Marguerite McBey, 1981 |
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