Pendant

Dogon people, Mali, African

20th century

  • Titles Pendant (Descriptive)
  • Artist Dogon people, Mali
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions 1 5/8 × 1 1/2 × 3/8 in. (4.1 × 3.8 × 1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1990.206.6
  • Work Type pendant
  • Classification Jewelry

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