Treasure Necklace (Tifilit)

Provenance

Private collection, United States, 1990s [this and the following according to correspondence with Michael Backman, Apr. 2 and June 5, 2024; copy in curatorial object file]; sold to Michael Backman, London, 2023; sold to the Art Institute of Chicago, 2024.

Treasure Necklace (Tifilit)

Ida Ou Nadif

Early 20th century

Accession Number

273600

Medium

Coral, amber, glass beads, brass beads, conus, and other shells

Dimensions

Flat: 45.8 × 31.8 × 5.1 cm (18 × 12 1/2 × 2 in.)

Classification

jewelry

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Credit Line

Rita and Jim Knox Fund