Amulet

Chokwe people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, African

20th century

  • Titles Amulet (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (14 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1990.199
  • Work Type amulet
  • Classification Costume

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