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Anklet with two sections, pin on chain fastener; two rows of bangle bells around circumference.
Anklet
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Anklet

Maker Somali Artist
Date19th-20th century
Place of originSomalia, Africa
MediumSilver
Dimensions7 1/4 × 6 1/2 × 1 3/4 in. (18.4 × 16.5 × 4.4 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Katheryne Loughran and John Loughran, President of Foundation for Cross Cultural Understanding
Object number2005.28.37
Collections
Visual DescriptionAnklet with two sections, pin on chain fastener; two rows of bangle bells around circumference; "Repousse bells with applique work and diamond shaped ends, floral applique clasp with chain and bar closure."
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Kohl Container
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19th-20th century
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18th Century
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Somali Artist
undated
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undated

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