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Maker:
Matakam artist  Search this
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 10.2 x 12.7 x 63.5 cm (4 x 5 x 25 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Cameroon
Date:
19th-20th century
Description:
Flat, double-spiral iron form with arched loop between spirals forged from a single piece of iron. Iron oxide patina. Smallest of three like forms.
Provenance:
Tom Joyce, Santa Fe, 1986 to 2002
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male  Search this
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Credit Line:
Gift of Tom Joyce and museum purchase with funds donated by Carl Jennings
Object number:
2002-10-15
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7fd825fd7-a8ea-46be-8a81-3414fa1aa0fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2002-10-15