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Cast metal bracelet with openwork squares pattern and inscribed spirals on center and end.
Bracelet
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Bracelet

Maker Igbo Artist
Date20th century
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumSilver alloy
Dimensions3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (1.9 x 7 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding
Object number2005.28.25
Collections
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