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Armlet with wide cuff attenuated in center with motif of small brass bosses on open edges, and spirals abstract motif on center.
Armlet
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Armlet

Maker Frafra Artist
Date20th century
Place of originBurkina 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
Visual DescriptionArmlet with wide cuff attenuated in center with motif of small brass bosses on open edges, and spirals abstract motif on center.
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