Pendant

Dogon people, Mali, African

  • Titles Pendant (Descriptive)
  • Artist Dogon people, Mali
  • Medium cast metal
  • Dimensions 4 3/8 x 2 x 1/4 in. (11.1 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1991.1137.8
  • Work Type pendant
  • Classification Jewelry

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