Diviner’s Bracelet

Senufo people, Côte d'Ivoire, African

  • Titles Diviner's Bracelet (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast metal
  • Dimensions 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (0.6 x 6.4 x 5.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1991.1136.2
  • Work Type bracelet
  • Classification Jewelry

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