Diviner’s Pendant

Senufo people, Côte d'Ivoire, African

20th century

  • Titles Diviner's Pendant (Descriptive)
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions 1 1/8 x 1 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1990.210.4
  • Work Type diviner's pendant
  • Classification Jewelry

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