Pendant

Bwa people, Burkina Faso, African

20th century

  • Titles Pendant (Descriptive)
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions Overall: 3 x 1 1/4 in. (7.6 x 3.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1986.895
  • Work Type pendant
  • Classification Jewelry

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