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

Anklet

Maker Somali Artist
Date19th-20th century
Made/manufacturedSomalia, 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
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."
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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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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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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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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