Pendant in the shape of geometric cross on round linked chain with bells
Acquisition
Accession
1998.11
Source or Donor
Albert R. Spalding, Virginia Spalding
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Albert R. and Virginia Spalding
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Pendant
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Jewelry
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Body Adornments
Nomenclature Class
Adornment
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Dimensions
Height
19-1/4 in
Length
3 in
Interpretative Labels
Label Type
Cultural/Historical Context
Label
"Pendant in the shape of geometric cross on round linked chain with bells.
This hard edged pendant is a variaton of the ""arrow cross"" design, which symbolizes ""expansion in all directions"". Its reference to ""movement"" typifies the Afghans' historically nomadic culture."
