Ring

Lobi people, Burkina Faso, African

20th century

  • Titles Ring (Descriptive)
  • Medium brass, iron
  • Dimensions 2 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1990.207
  • Work Type ring
  • Classification Jewelry

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