Bracelet

Senufo people, Côte d'Ivoire, African

20th century

  • Titles Bracelet (Descriptive)
  • Medium bronze
  • Dimensions 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (1.3 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1986.883.3
  • Work Type bracelet
  • Classification Jewelry

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Brown, ovoid vessel has narrow neck and rim that flares at an angle. Body has rectangular sections of raised bumps, possibly breasts and umbilicus, and appliqued bent arm holding tool.
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