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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Currency torque
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Currency torque

Maker Nigerian Artist
Date19th -20th century
Made/manufacturedNigeria
Mediumcuprous alloy
Dimensions10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass
Object number2016.86.12
On View
Not on view
Collections
DescriptionCarinated torque with each end terminating in a disk with a central conical point projecting toward the opposite end; green patination.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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