Pendant

Mossi people, Burkina Faso, African

20th century

  • Titles Pendant (Descriptive)
  • Artist Mossi people, Burkina Faso
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions Overall: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Overall1: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1986.892.12
  • Work Type pendant
  • Classification Jewelry

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