Ring

Bamana people, Mali, African

  • Titles Ring (Descriptive)
  • Artist Bamana people, Mali
  • Medium metal
  • Dimensions 1 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (2.5 x 3.5 x 2.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1991.1135.5
  • Work Type ring
  • Classification Jewelry

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