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African figural brooch
American
1935–1939
Medium/Technique
Plastic (phenolic resin), gilt metal (brass)
Dimensions
Height x width: 6.5 × 4.5 cm (2 9/16 × 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Carole Tanenbaum
Accession Number2018.4128
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches
DescriptionThis figural brooch of carved, dark red bakelite features an African woman wearing gilt metal drop earrings. Her turban is accented with brass studs.
ProvenanceBetween about 1970s and 2018, acquired by Carole Tanenbaum, Toronto, Ontario [see note]; 2018, gift of Carole Tanenbaum to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 12, 2018)
NOTE: This is part of a large collection of costume jewelry given to the MFA in 2018, which had been built over about 40 years.
NOTE: This is part of a large collection of costume jewelry given to the MFA in 2018, which had been built over about 40 years.