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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Torque currency
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Torque currency

Maker Chamba Artist
Date19th -20th century
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumIron
Dimensions11 in. (27.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass
Object number2016.86.13
Collections
DescriptionIron torque with four twisted strands projecting from one end and a single strand terminating in a cone on the opposite end.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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