Untitled (Ancient African Stone Arm Bracelet or Armband)
- Carved Stone
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4 in
(10.16 cm)
- Artist Unknown
This bracelet comes from Mali, West Africa. These bracelets were also used as ancient currency for trade. It is veined granite or quartz. Thank you to Herman and Wendy Klarsfeld for the generous donation of this work.
- Created: ca. pre 18th Century
- Current Location: Gabert Library, 71 Sip Avenue - 6th Floor Outside 606 Cabinet
- Collections: African Art & Art of the African Diaspora, Nineteenth Century and Before, Sculpture