Anklet with six bells

Dan people, Côte d'Ivoire, African

20th century

  • Titles Anklet with six bells (Descriptive)
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions Overall: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Overall1: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1986.888.2
  • Work Type anklet
  • Classification Jewelry

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Dark brown glossy vessel has rounded bottom which is larger than top half of vessel; mid-point marked by raised bands. Shoulder has herringbone pattern.
Pair of twin figures, one male and one female, of carved wood, each with an elaborate coiffure bathed in blue pigments, with scarification on the face, wearing traditional ornaments, the female figure additionally with a necklace of red beads and a waistlet of blue beads.
Rectangular hide apron adorned with glass beads -- predominantly white, but borders and certain patterns in pink, green, blue, and burgundy beads. Waistband is folded over and adorned with beads and small metal rings -- one section is stuffed with straw. Panel of beaded fringe at bottom center of panel.