Pendant

Attributed to Asante people, Ghana, African

  • Titles Pendant (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast metal
  • Dimensions 2 3/8 x 1 in. (6 x 2.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1991.1137.10
  • Work Type pendant
  • Classification Jewelry

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