Mirayyah Um-Hilal (Half-Moon Shaped) Necklace

Unkown1930

National Museum of Qatar
Doha, Qatar

Mirayyah um-hilal (half-moon shaped) is a very common symbol in Islam, as well as, Qatari jewellery. This necklace would have been worn by both young and older women in 1930s and is still worn today.

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Title: Mirayyah Um-Hilal (Half-Moon Shaped) Necklace
Creator: Unkown
Date Created: 1930
Rights: National Museum of Qatar
Medium: Gold Alloy Gemstone

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