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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