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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)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass
Object number2016.86.12
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
Nigerian Artist
19th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Nigerian Artist
19th century
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Chamba Artist
19th -20th century
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Yoruba Artist
1970-1971
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Ethiopian Artist
13th century
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Lobi Artist
c. 1950
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Ekpeye Artist
c. 1970
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Igbo Artist
20th century
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Tuareg Artist
20th century
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Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
c. 1980
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Igbo Artist
19th century
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Kuba Artist
20th century