 
                                            Senegal
Gold is an essential part of Senegalese women’s fashion. It is a symbol of affluence and sophistication. But what inspired this relationship?
An exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art explores this bond driven by power and wealth, centuries ago.
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