H x W x D: 2.1 x 2 x 2.2 cm (13/16 x 13/16 x 7/8 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Senegal
Description:
Gold "Griffe de lion" ring in the shape of a stylized and flattened claw attached to an open band with incised curving and nested chevron design. The top of the claw is pierced and decorated with tiny globules to create a modified X design within a square.
Provenance:
Marian Johnson, purchased in Dakar, Senegal, 1963-late 20th century to 2012
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