Jul 9, 2009
Jul 9, 2009
Jul 9, 2009
Jul 9, 2009
Jul 9, 2009

Bracelet

Bracelet

c. 1900

Ivory and wire

Diameter: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.); Overall: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.538

Location

Description

This ivory bracelet is simple, yet elegant. Note how the delicate wire repair by a Kuba artisan adds a counterpoint pattern to the original design.

See also
Collection: 
African Art
Department: 
African Art
Type of artwork: 
Jewelry

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