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Bracelet carved with Portuguese soldiers and other devices, with surface and rich patina.
Bracelet
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Bracelet

Maker Edo Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumIvory
Dimensions5 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 7/8 in. (13.3 x 8.3 x 7.3 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.20
Collections
Visual DescriptionBracelet carved with Portuguese soldiers and other devices, with surface and rich patina.
Carved with four Portuguese figures in paired inverted positions, and with a fine patina.
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