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Solid metal anklet, cast from a puddle mold. Three tiers or bands with two prominent central rings. Some erosion and oxidation.
Anklet
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Anklet

Maker Nkundu Artist
Dateearly-mid 20th century
Place of originMbandaka, Equateur, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MediumCopper alloy
Dimensions2 1/8 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (5.4 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Sally and Rand Spiwak
Object number2003.28.1
Collections
Visual DescriptionSolid metal anklet, cast from a puddle mold. Three tiers or bands with two prominent central rings. Some erosion and oxidation.
Solid metal bracelet, cast from a puddle mold. Four tiers or bands with three prominent central rings.
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