Pendant

Mossi people, African, Burkina Faso

20th century

  • Titles Pendant (Descriptive)
  • Artist Mossi people, Burkina Faso
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions Overall: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) Overall1: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1986.892.13
  • Work Type pendant
  • Classification Jewelry

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