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Ring bracelet with flared ends, hinged in center, with inscribed geometric motifs.
Bracelet
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Bracelet

Artist Tuareg Artist
Date20th century
Place of originMali, Africa
Place of originNiger, Africa
MediumCopper alloy
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. (10.8 x 9.53 x 5.72 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Robin and Donna Poynor
Object number2023.30.5
Collections
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