Ring

Dogon people, Mali, African

20th century

  • Titles Ring (Descriptive)
  • Artist Dogon people, Mali
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions Overall: 1 in. (2.5 cm) Overall1: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1986.892.9
  • Work Type ring
  • Classification Jewelry

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