Ankle Band
66-28-1
From: Nigeria
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | 66-28-1 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Ibo |
Provenience | Nigeria |
Section | African |
Materials | Brass |
Description | Brass anklet. Upper surface covered withh pattern of geometric element; made for women to add preatige to a wife's position; also to act as an anchor to her movements. |
Height | 14 cm |
Outside Diameter | 7.5 cm |
Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1966 |
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