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Disk Pendant (akrafokɔnmu), 1800s, before 1871; pin added later. Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/ Kingdom, member of the goldsmiths’ guild.
For the first time, view a permanent display of gold and silver jewelry from across the African continent on view in the collection galleries of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Admire a selection of glittering ornaments from the Akan states of West Africa, shimmering gemstones from the Maghreb region, hair accessories from ancient Egypt in Northern Africa, and the bold silver of five recently gifted Ethiopian necklaces from East Africa. Spanning thousands of years, these works testify to the depth of African creativity, the skill of jewelers on the continent, and the eternal human desire for adornment.
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- Aug 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm (Tue)
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- Aug 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm (Thu)
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- Sep 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm (Thu)
- Sep 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm (Fri)
- Sep 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm (Sat)
- Sep 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm (Sun)
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