Necklace
before 1963 | Norbert Mylius, jun.
Ancient trade relations have left their mark on North African jewellery. Extensive trade routes from India, the Middle East, and Europe began transporting beads to the region in the 16th century. Millions of industrially produced beads from Europe were sold to North Africa in the early 20th century. They were small, colourful, easy to process, and came in standard sizes, which proved to strike a chord with the population and soon replaced many local materials.
Ancient trade relations have left their mark on North African jewellery. Extensive trade routes from India, the Middle East, and Europe began transporting beads to the region in the 16th century. Millions of industrially produced beads from Europe were sold to North Africa in the early 20th century. They were small, colourful, easy to process, and came in standard sizes, which proved to strike a chord with the population and soon replaced many local materials.
Collection:
Norbert Mylius, jun. (1906 Wien - 1981 Wien) DNB
Time:
before 1963
Entry Date:
1963
Object Name
Necklace
Culture
Morokko, Tāssūqt
Material/technology:
Glass and plastic beads, silver, cotton thread
Dimensions:
Dia. 15 cm
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and Siberia
Invs.
143792
