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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Armlet
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Armlet

Maker Frafra Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedBurkina Faso, Africa
MediumBrass
Dimensions3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (8.9 x 7.2 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding
Object number2005.28.33
Collections
DescriptionArmlet with wide cuff attenuated in center with motif of small brass bosses on open edges, and spirals abstract motif on center.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Armlet
Unknown
20th century
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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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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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