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Maker:
Tuareg artist  Search this
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1.7 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm (11/16 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Mali
Date:
20th century
Label Text:
The Tuareg silver bracelets (and similarly shaped earrings) are both adornment and stored wealth. The source of the silver is primarily repurposed old coins.
Description:
One of a pair of silver c-shaped bracelets composed of a thick cylindrical band with impressed partial circles towards its faceted ends, which are decorated with geometric motifs.
Provenance:
Roy and Brigitta Mitchell, Washington, D.C., -- to 2010
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Topic:
Adornment  Search this
Female use  Search this
geometric motif  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of the Roy and Brigitta Mitchell Collection
Object number:
2010-10-161.1
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys79abcc562-979e-4e95-a62d-9639c97b8c9e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2010-10-161.1