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1942.13.1169.2

Anklet. One of a pair of brass leg ornaments. For the other anklet in the pair see 1942.13.1169 .1 [ASh [OPS move] 14/12/2016]

1942.13.1169.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Anklet. One of a pair of brass leg ornaments. For the other anklet in the pair see 1942.13.1169 .1 [ASh [OPS move] 14/12/2016]
Long description
Anklet. One of a pair of brass leg ornaments. Made from a sheet of brass that has been coiled into a tube then beaten into a penannular shape. Punched dotted bands on the exterior of the anklet. For the other anklet in the pair see 1942.13.1169 .1 [ASh [OPS move] 14/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
southeastern Nigeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Punched, Process Bent
Dimensions
Depth: max 16 mm, Width: max 130 mm, Length: max 134 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.1169.2

Search terms: Ornament, Leg Ornament

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