Camel Necklace with Keyfret Design
Artist
Baluch, Western Aghanistan (Afghan)
Date
Early-mid 20th centuryMedium
WoolDimensions
Work : 42 x 20 in. (1.1 m x 50.8 cm)Credit Line
Gift of Verne Trinoskey and Paula Armintrout TrinoskeyObject Number
2019.25.8
Label
The key fret design on this camel necklace ultimately derives from ancient Greek art. Afghanistan has long been a cultural crossroads where influences from Europe and the Mediterranean region mix with influences from Central, Southern and Eastern Asia.