Bead

West African, African

20th century

  • Titles Bead (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast brass, metal
  • Dimensions 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. Diam. (1.3 x 3.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1990.225.2
  • Work Type bead
  • Classification Objects

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necklace; bracelet; female