Hairpin

Western African, African

  • Titles Hairpin (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast metal
  • Dimensions 6 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (15.9 x 3.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1991.1137.2
  • Work Type hairpin
  • Classification Costume

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