Ring with equestrian figure; cast brass.

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Ring

Maker Senufo Artist

Date20th century

Place of originBurkina Faso, Africa

MediumBrass

Dimensions3/4 x 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. (1.9 x 8.5 x 5.7 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding

Object number2005.28.27

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionRing with equestrian figure; cast brass.

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