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viagranakha ta 'wiz (Northern India)
pulinagam ratchabanthanam (Tamil Nadu)
Tiger claw necklace
viagranakha ta 'wiz (Northern India)
pulinagam ratchabanthanam (Tamil Nadu)
India
19th century
Object Place: India (North)
Medium/Technique
Silver and tiger-claw
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 20.3 x 38.1 x 1 cm (8 x 15 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mindy Markowitz Setzen in honor of Dr. Joseph Sataloff
Accession Number2009.336
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CollectionsJewelry
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Beads
DescriptionWoman's necklace with two large and six small tiger-claws. Claws are set in silver with engraved floral pattern. Likely made in England but based on Indian designs. This style of necklace is often worn as an amulet in India, the power of the tiger is seen as being captured in his claws, offering protection to the wearer. In original box "C.J. Klaftenberger/157. Regent St/London."
ProvenanceMid-1990s, purchased by Yvonne Markowitz from antique dealer Ruth Feldman, Newton, MA; 2000, gift from Markowitz to her daughter Mindy Markowitz Setzen; gift of Markowitz Setzen to the MFA (Accession date: February 25, 2009)