Ring

Western African, African

20th century

  • Titles Ring (Descriptive)
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions 3 1/2 × 1 1/8 × 1 in. (8.9 × 2.9 × 2.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1990.217.4
  • Work Type ring
  • Classification Jewelry

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