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Clasp

early 1900s

Palestine, Ramallah

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Medium
silver
Measurements
Overall: 12.7 cm (5 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.474
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Description

This is a Palestinian neck ornament called a qifl meaning "lock." It was worn attached to the headdress like a chin chain.

Clasp

early 1900s

Palestine, Ramallah

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