Camel Necklace with Keyfret Design

Artist

Baluch, Western Aghanistan (Afghan)

Date

Early-mid 20th century

Medium

Wool

Dimensions

Work : 42 x 20 in. (1.1 m x 50.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Verne Trinoskey and Paula Armintrout Trinoskey

Object 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.