Ring

Bamana people, Mali, African

  • Titles Ring (Descriptive)
  • Artist Bamana people, Mali
  • Medium metal
  • Dimensions 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (5.4 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1991.1135.3
  • Work Type finger ring
  • Classification Jewelry

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