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1975.4.1.1

Pair of brass anklets.

On display

1975.4.1.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pair of brass anklets.
Long description
Pair of brass anklets, consisting of cylinders surmounted in its middle by flat disc. The junction lines are apparent and held by rivet pins. Small damaged areas carefully repaired with applied brass plates and rivets. Geometric designs worked on upper, most visible areas.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Southern Nigeria Anambra State Onitsha
Cultural groups
Igbo
Person
Field collector A.F.B. Bridges
PRM source A.F.B. Bridges
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1923
Date collected
?By 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1975
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Process Beaten, Process Riveted, Process Decorated, Process Pyroengraved Pokerwork, Process Incised, Process Repaired (local)
Dimensions
Height 140 mm, Diameter 375 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1975.4.1.1 Accession number: 1975.4.1.2
Associated publications
This object was featured in the Museum's on-line fact sheet ‘African Metalworking’ produced during the DCF-funded 'What's Upstairs?' project, 2004–2006. [BR 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 8/11/2005]

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Leg Ornament

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